(Raymond's POV, The Eternal Garden)
Only a couple days remained of Mauriss's 90 day deadline, as finally Kaelith concluded Raymond's training and declared him to be a lost cause.
"You were the son I was most proud of, you reminded me of me, however, spending these last few days training you, I have realized that you're nothing like me.
You have the talent, yes, however, you don't have the resolve.
You don't have the guts necessary to take a blade and plunge it into your old man's heart, who was also the strongest warrior the universe had ever seen.
That's something the likes of you can never do, because even today….
Even today, as circumstances force you into a battle you don't want.
A battle that can be avoided, if only I step in to save you.
You still don't show an ounce of killing intent towards me."
Kaelith mocked, as Raymond lowered his head in subservience.
