Gains and Losses (Part 2)

Both times Lith had been shaken in different ways, but always riddled with emotions.

This time, instead, he looked depressed, sad, and resigned to some kind of impending doom Elina wasn't aware of.

Yet.

"I'm sorry, Mom. If I ever have children, this is how they will look once they get out of their mother's womb." He said while unfolding his wings and turning around to let everyone see his demonic appearance.

"They might carry a shred of the Verhen blood, but I need to perform Blood Resonance on myself to make sure of it."

"Did you discard your humanity, son?" There was no spite nor disgust in Raaz's voice, only honest worry.

"No, Dad. Unlike other hybrids, I had no choice to make. Once my core reached the violet, my two life forces merged into one. They transformed into something I've never seen before and turned me into this thing." Lith replied.