Supreme Magus novel Chapter 486

"I got permission to get rid of Berion, but since it’s you who he tried to manipulate, I wanted to let you decide."

"Are they really willing to replace our commanding officer?" Kamila said in amazement.

"Yes." Lith said.

’If by "replace" you mean shoving him six feet under.’ He actually thought.

"First of all, thanks for your consideration." She replied with one of her dazzling smiles.

"I think it’s better if we keep him, though. Berion is better than most of his peers and whoever they replace him with, would surely do the same if not worse. The Crown holds you in high regard, whereas I’m just a low level bureaucrat.

"Let’s be honest, I’m an easy target to get to you. I wanted us to spend some time together because even if we haven’t known each other for long, the mission in Othre allowed me to catch a glimpse of your life in the field.

"I learned more about you during those weeks than I would after dozens of dates. I needed to see if my feelings were born only out of gratitude or the shock of seeing you almost die and now, I have my answer.

"I like you, Lith Verhen, and that’s why I have to ask you to be equally honest with me. Do you think our relationship is worth its troubles? I have a messed up life and family. As long as I don’t have a position of my own, I’ll be a liability."

Kamila had a hard time speaking those words, yet he deserved to know the truth.

During the last few days, Lith had shared with her so much of his world. He had made her dream of soaring through the skies come true and shown her wonders like the circular rainbow visible when looking at the ground from above the clouds.

Just like Constable Ernas had said, those who were like them were killers but also humans. All those moments spent together had made her reflect about their future, if they ever got one together.

’It’s like there are two Liths. I’m not afraid of the one who fights like a demon and I really like the one in front of me right now. Yet we are very different and I want him to realize how little I have to offer him.

’I have no family or assets worth mentioning, but that doesn’t mean I’m willing to be dependent on others. My career comes before marriage and relationships.’ She thought.

Lith was taken aback by her words. His life had made him single minded enough that when he wanted something or someone, he just strived for it. Being rejected was much less painful than being tormented by regrets or loneliness.

He was sick and tired of feeling empty inside. When he was still a kid on Mogar, he had often dreamed of being special. Now Lith only wanted to feel normal for once in his three lives.

"If we talk about messed up lives, I’m sorry but I take the cake. Any relationship means solving problems together that you wouldn’t have alone." His joke made both of them laugh.

"So, yes. I like you too and I never considered you a liability. I don’t know if our story will be worth all of its troubles, but I’m willing to find out." Lith took her hand into his own.

It was the first romantic moment they shared since their second date and Kamila found herself deeply enjoying it. She threaded her fingers through his and she kept them that way until they got back to their hotel.