In his seemingly long wait, Ulric had come up with multiple scenarios of what Amber's transformation would lead to.
But this... this was something he had failed to account for. It was just too mystical. And with it came a realization.
It seemed corrupting sentient beings didn't drag them into darkness and make them evil as he had naively thought. Instead, it magnified their inner core a thousand times over.
And seeing Amber, he couldn't help but nod in agreement. A smirk lay plastered across her face, bathing in the looks of astonishment cast at her.
For once, she didn't feel helpless... she felt confident. Not in others' power, but in herself.
If she cultivated it wisely, its potential was insane, and her power was bound to grow explosively. She wouldn't be anybody's burden anymore. Instead, she could rise to protect Lyra and everyone she cared for.
Maybe, she mused, her eyes widening in excitement, she could finally grow strong enough to stand by his side.
