Living as one entity? Bryant’s expression faltered because he realized that Carl might be right. Even if this were not the case, Bryant had no way of confirming if separation could hurt his daughter, and he did not dare take the risk.
Carl quickly took the chance to add, “Keeping the situation as it is will definitely be the best thing to do for them.”
Bryant fell silent. He contemplated these words for a while, then turned into gray mist and disappeared.
Carl breathed a sigh of relief. He had managed to convince the lich to keep Hervor for a while longer. He looked back at the couch and noticed that Irina was opening her eyes.
“Did I fall asleep?” She looked confused.
He blinked and told her the truth, “You didn’t fall asleep. Someone made you lose your consciousness.”
“What!” Irina
