1874 Friendly Face (Part 2)

"That's it?" Lith was flabbergasted.

"Don't sell it short. You would become a member of the Royal family, give them heirs, and help them with whatever business they need. The Crown knows that you are a Divine Beast that would outlive them all.

"If you accept their offer, you will be a member of the Court until Peonia's natural death with all that comes with it. As long as you are discreet and don't humiliate the Crown, you would be allowed to have other relationships." She said,

Lith mulled over her words for a while. The second option was a no-go since it would mean submitting to a subjective judgment that could keep him chained for an indefinite time.

The first had the charm to be easy. Just disclosing the existence of Spirit Magic to Royal Forgemasters would be enough to become a Magus. Yet the idea of sharing his spells and research made Lith's skin crawl.

The last option was quite alluring as well.