Chapter 145
That evening I pull Mica aside for an important conversation. "I’ll put this as simply as possible. We’re not going to be in this world long, we’ve got things to do elsewhere within a few months. What I want is for you to look over this place and keep its secrets"
"I could do that, other than my disciple I have no other bonds. But as you know, I don’t have long to live. I’m old and sick."
"Here, take this regeneration pill, it should cure the curse on you. And then I will give you a pair of pills that should push you over the brink into Immortality."
"At what cost? Nothing is free." Mica looks suspicious.
"As I said, guard this place and its secrets. For the remainder of your life or until a suitable replacement can relieve you and keep the promise"
"Can we stay here?" Mica asks
"If you agree, this will become your place the moment we leave. You can stay here for eternity if you desire."
"I like the forest, and picking herbs with my disciple. If we can take over this cathedral, bring in a few more clergy and live in peace, hidden away from the world it would suit me fine" Mica agrees, taking the pill from my hand.
As with the other Elder, her aged appearance fades, her health returns to near perfect and her posture corrects itself as old aches fade.
"I am told it’s hard to break through to Immortality in this world, so the next step could be difficult" I tell her with a frown.
"I’ve got a solution for that" Karl tells us, stepping into the room. There’s a portal near here, nothing living in it, but it seems to have strong energy and no restrictive effects. If you break through there and return you should be fine."