Shadows of the Past (Part 2)

Yet when Mogar had made her its offer, she had refused it, finding it no different from what the Odi wanted from her.

"I'm sorry, but I agree with Baba Yaga. I refused to become a Guardian as well because after all I did and all the horrible things I witnessed during my travels, I couldn't stand the idea of living an eternity of duty." The silver-haired woman said while looking at Tyris in the eyes.

"You're both wrong." Leegaain shook his head.

"We are not slaves and Mogar never forced us to do anything. I started hoarding knowledge back when I was still a Salamander and saving species on the verge of extinction back when I was still a Drake.

"To this day, I've yet to do as a Guardian something that I wouldn't have done if I remained an Emperor Beast. Becoming a Guardian doesn't mean to embrace shackles, far from it.