Chapter 21: Choice
[ No. It is not possible to save him. Not with our current capabilities. ]
"Huh? Then are you saying I should just let him die?" Ryu echoed, a trace of indignation in his voice.
[ That is the reality, Host. However, I do have a suggestion for you. ]
"Speak."
[ Host can fuse with his body to acquire a human form. Given your current state, such a step is not only useful, it is necessary. ]
A cold silence fell over Ryu as he narrowed his eyes.
"So, what you’re truly suggesting... is that I kill him?" he asked, voice low, edged with anger.
[ It is merely a suggestion, Host. The decision lies with you. But be aware, he will die either way. ]
Ryu clenched his fists. The air felt heavier around him. He had never imagined he would face such a cruel dilemma.
To take a dying life for his own gain, or walk away and lose the chance forever.
He fell into silence, torn between reason and conscience.