"Do not worry, Commander Izroth. Whatever happens, I will take full responsibility." Aurie said reassuringly.
"While I appreciate the sentiment, I don't plan on doing anything that you will have to take responsibility for, Commander." Izroth said as he faced toward Kalmesia.
He then continued, "For what I have in mind to work, I will need some of your life essence. It would have been better if you were a High Born, but it should suffice. Captain Kalmesia, are you willing to trust me?"
A trephasia's life essence was precious and a highly sought after resource that had wonderous healing, protective and restorative effects. Of course, if it were just that, Izroth had plenty of materials that could provide the same thing.
'If I want to completely remove the mark of corruption in one go, I have no choice but to rely on the life essence of a trephasia. Still, this request... It feels somewhat shameless to ask. Unfortunately, there is no time to be subtle.'
