Lucen's legs shook as Peter's blackened corpse fell to the ground. His body had been healed when he stole Peter's healing magic, but his mind and soul had long reached their breaking point.
But he also had to deal with the consequences of what he had just done. Behind him, Aya's slow breaths were enough for him to know she was still alive. With the Crown of Stars, she would see that he not only used Life mana but also Hunger.
If Life was heresy, Hunger, which was damaged by the golden aura of Peter's spear, had to be the magic of some evil god. Something from the Void.
He turned without looking at her and staggered to Liam. His body was deathly still, and his eyes were distant. Aya's guards seemed to be still conscious, so Liam must have suffered more due to his lack of magic or training.
Lucen ran his fingers through Liam's brown hair. His blue eyes shook for a moment, and his breath returned slowly. Lucen smiled.
