That one hit differently. He held it for a short time.
"Then I'm glad Aldric came when he did," he said. "I'd make the same call again if I had to, because the other option was the Corruptor reaching Level 55 and killing two hundred more people."
His determination was strong, which showed how serious his choices were. He knew that every choice had its own weight, but some were necessary for the greater good. The echoes of that moment stayed with him.
Marshal stood by the window and didn't say anything. Her silence meant she was deciding whether to accept this or keep arguing. Lucian had learned to wait through those silences.
He knew that being patient was often the best way to find common ground. He could tell that her choice would affect not only their immediate future but also the path they were meant to take as the tension in the room grew.
Instead, Glacielle spoke.
