Genetic Ascension novel Chapter 1977

Chapter 1977: Stupid

Eliwine, the Scorpion Ancestor, didn't look back. He stood at the helm of the Scorpion, looking ahead without a word. At some unknown point, Keyesen had appeared with them.

Rather than escaping, though, the Scorpion construct moved toward the Thryskai Ship. Their goal was all too obvious.

On the ground, The Sanctum was completely shaken.

In truth, this wasn't the first time they had been backstabbed by the Scorpion Lineage. The last matter was only forgiven after great fanfare and what was ultimately Gralith's expulsion.

It was something the Sanctum had always known. The Scorpion Lineage had always wished to be amongst the four strongest, and many times before, they had made power moves in hopes of claiming such a spot.

The problem was that they never seemed to do it the right way...

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001 Sanctum. Scorpion Moon.

Gralith stood on a mountain peak, looking out into the distance in silence. There was something about his demeanor that seemed at peace... or maybe like he was observing something from so very far away.

Memories he hadn't thought of in too long surfaced and he closed his eyes, taking deep breaths.

"Are you alright, master?" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The familiar voice of Gralith's first disciple echoed by him.

"I am." Gralith said slowly.

"Thinking about those matters?" Ekear asked.

Gralith's lip curled just the slightest bit. It was just the barest hint of a smile, but Ekear knew all too well that unlike Sylas who only did this when he was comfortable or amused, Gralith only did this when he was furious about something.

If Gralith was smiling... it could only be said that blood was about to be spilt.

But just as quickly as the slight curve appeared, it vanished.

"It's not yet time for me to consider those matters, but I wonder if I'll have the chance at revenge myself or not. I am still too weak. Though, your junior brother has given me a great chance that I can only be grateful for."

"Master..." Ekear started.

But Gralith shook his head.

"Ekear, you have always been the strongest of my disciples. Until Sylas, certainly the most talented. Maybe you would be on Sylas' level if you weren't so rigid in how you see the world. But you've allowed what you think should be to restrain you from seeing things as they are."

"Master, I don't know what you mean. You believe Sylas is more talented than I am?"

Ekear came across extremely surprised by this possibility as though he hadn't seen the things Sylas had accomplished. It was either he was truly stupid... or he was relying on something that none were familiar with... something only his master himself would know.

"Yes. I have never hidden that from you. You just chose to not listen to my words."

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