Sacrifice For Peace

"I know that even if traits are a marvelous replication of abilities, it does make the body unstable. I'm asking you to do something truly unethical, but is it not our duty to sacrifice our morals and whatever it takes to save the people?"

"As far as I know, I will be cursing my child with a fate worse than death to prevent a war that might not happen," the ice princess shook her head. "I can never do that to my child."

"And what if this is the only way your clan can survive?" gravely asked Seref. "The most dangerous enemies are the ones closest to us. The ice spirits have always lived a life of solitude, but they are still a threat to the unity of this kingdom. The houses are evenly matched, giving room to internal struggle."

"What are you hinting at, Prophet?"