Through clinical trial and error, Elara had discovered the antidote. The beast-men possessed a unique, highly potent biological and magical resonance. Engaging in the intense, primal physical exchange with Mahir and Ken acted as a necessary grounding mechanism, siphoning off the toxic magic and stabilizing her core.
To Elara, standard human morality regarding sexual exclusivity was a completely irrelevant variable when weighed against systemic biological failure.
'If I do not undergo maintenance, the toxin will paralyze my cognitive functions. If I am paralyzed, the empire falls, and Julian is assassinated,' Elara calculated flawlessly.
Therefore, engaging with the Vanguard was a medical necessity. She did not feel it was wrong. She did not feel guilt. If she wanted to survive, she would do whatever it took, no matter how ugly or messy it looked to the outside world.
