Chapter 76: Strong
Elian took a deep breath to steady himself. He went through so much these past few weeks that he could hardly recognize himself. From a defect he was now a powerhouse fighting to become a tyrant.
He promised Bianca he would avenge her. That meant dismantling the upper echelons of humanity. He wasn’t worried about the damage to himself. He was afraid of bleeding at the wrong time—of dying before he could shield those he wanted to protect.
[Talent: Driven – activated. Elian Reed will never lose consciousness in the face of an enemy.]
"Heh, thanks."
At least until his second talent activated. If Adamant chained his emotions, Driven destroyed his hesitation.
This goes beyond humanity. I cannot fight in the Crucible if I cower to the humans. In order to be a Tyrant, I need to do what is necessary. And right now, that means dismantling those in power. And more eyes on me means less on Bianca.
Yes. Rather than let the Church know that Bianca had returned, he redirected their eyes toward something else.
If I’m going to announce myself, let’s make it in the flashiest way possible.
As Elian made his decision, Bianca’s affectionate whisper echoed in his mind.
"How bold. I like it. But do know this Elian, even if you make a mistake. You will not be alone. I will be right there beside you. Together we will make it work somehow, so go forth, my Tyrant. Wreck the world however you must—I’ll handle the rest."
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