Alexander's composure faltered for the first time. His silence spoke volumes, he didn't have an answer for that. None of them did. The Living Tether wasn't something you could defend against.
"I'll handle that." Leon suddenly spoke.
All eyes turned to him instantly. His tone was calm and confident, but not arrogant. It was the kind of quiet assurance that made even seasoned rulers listen.
Elaine tilted her head slightly beneath the blindfold. "And how exactly, do you plan to do that?"
Leon could have given a dismissive answer, he could've brushed it off with his usual sarcasm, but this wasn't a casual conversation. These were rulers deciding the fate of the world. He owed them an honest answer.
"I can feel my connection to corruption growing," Leon said, his voice steady. "The stronger I get, the deeper that link becomes."
