Chapter 75

"What do you mean by, 'I have to die?" "To begin the ritual, there is a crucial step. Your soul needs to be synchronized with Amelia's," Morgana explained, her tone serious. "And to achieve that, your heart would need to cease functioning temporarily. It's a momentary pause, not actual death." Lucius recoiled at the suggestion, his distrust of such mystical methods flaring within him. "Stop my heart? That's not an option. There must be another way, a safer way to perform this ritual." Morgana, maintaining her calm demeanor, attempted to reason with him. "My lord, I understand your concerns, but this is the only way to establish a soul connection between you and Amelia. It's the foundation of the ritual. It will not lead to your death, I assure you. It's a brief synchronization required for the spell to work." Lucius, his mind clouded with doubt and distrust, shook his head vehemently. "I cannot allow such a risk. Find another way. There must be alternatives." "I assure you, my lor