Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2930

Chapter 2930 The Path Ahead (Part 2)

"Back then, you were just a newborn and I can't blame you for your lack of judgment. On top of that, you and your children did little aside from espionage. You Doppelg?ngers haven't led troops in battle nor slaughtered the Kingdom's soldiers. Your role in the War of the Griffon was minimal."

"Then why?" Protheus repeated.

"Because Jormun considered you like a son and I'm going to honor his wishes. I'm not going to put you into danger." The Guardian replied. "If the Council discovers that you survived, the research about the Harmonizers will fade into the background.

"The only thing everyone will care about is replicating your powers and if it turns out to be impossible, the Council will demand to kill you for the greater good.

"The existence of a being that can replicate, even partly, all kinds of bloodline abilities is too dangerous. Especially if your future offspring retains the mutation caused by the exposure to the Ambrosia.

"Until you have mastered your skills and understood your limits, revealing your presence isn't going to give you a chance at redemption, Protheus, only death."

For a moment, Faluel dreamed about combining Dragon Eyes and Life Maelstrom in battle, using the former to spot the weakness in the enemy's spells and the latter to exploit that knowledge for a deadly counter.

Then, she realized that if everyone thought the same, the Doppelganger would be no different from Solus' tower. A secret that had to be kept at all costs to keep Mogar from being ravaged by wars.

"I understand but I still find it unfair." Protheus nodded. "There must be something I can do to earn my freedom. I wish to be reunited with my brother before he forgets about me."

"I understand your frustration but that's none of my business." Leegaain sighed. "You and your offspring are a menace for all living beings. Very few people know how to deal with your species, you reproduce easily, and you've been indoctrinated since birth.

"Every single Doppelganger is akin to a child wielding a set of powerful artifacts. You are all barely one and a half year old and have had a sheltered life. First inside the Golden Griffon and now in my lair.

"Anything that sets a Doppelganger off can turn a populated area into a charnel house and this is a risk I'm not going to take. As for you, Protheus, you are even worse. You are an angry kid wearing a Royal Fortress armor.

"There's no telling the destruction and mayhem you can cause if provoked or angered by people talking about your 'mother'." At those words, Protheus slouched his shoulders in disappointment.

Not only because the idea of being trapped while the rest of his siblings took the first step to regain their freedom hurt, but also because he recognized the truth in them. Alas, the Guardian was far from over.

"To make matters worse, due to Thrud's meddling, even I have no idea about how your species is supposed to act. Are Doppelgangers supposed to be meek or aggressive? Is your reproductive cycle quick or slow?

"How long does it take for each of you to reach maturity and what is the parent Doppelganger supposed to teach their newborn before leaving them on their own?"