"Now that we're done with everything, can I access blood magic spells?" Asked Evan looking at the black ring.
Virion nodded, "Sure, but you're only allowed to take first-level spells. It's trivial security considerations, in case you're going to pass them on to someone else. What's more, you haven't even reached the Two-Pointed Star stage yet. You don't need spells above level one."
Evan decided to go for it. Of all the options and conditions, these were the best. Not only would he not have to worry about his safety, but he would get the spells and support of a race like the vampires. Evan was even more pleased with himself now that he had decided to spend 100 years of his life, to destroy a group of mages. It was a lot, but it had already paid off handsomely.
If Evan hadn't been strong enough to help Nessa, Virion wouldn't have even considered the option of offering Evan to be their friend.
"Agreed." Briefly, Evan replied.
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