Chapter 290
“I explained that the Mukeon ability involves entering another’s dreams. So what do you think happens if the target isn’t dreaming when the ability is used?”
“…!”
Ysaris’s eyes widened. Penesir nodded, confirming her silent guess.
“If the path there is blocked, the return is lost too. Misusing our ability means losing your consciousness—forever. It’s a gamble with death, just to peek into dreams.”
For ordinary dreamers, the risk was minimal. Whether in nightmares or sweet dreams, a conscious mind anchored in dreams was safe to manipulate.
But Kazhan was different. With no guarantee his consciousness even existed now, the stakes were lethally high.
“…And yet you came to me? To try waking him?”
Now Ysaris understood Penesir’s hesitation. Betting one’s life was no small matter—especially when the Blakes stood to lose nothing if Kazhan never woke.
“This isn’t a good idea, Duchess. Let’s keep the Mukeon ability as a last resort.”
Penesir smiled gently.
“Don’t worry. I wouldn’t act recklessly. In fact, I believe it’s worth attempting.”
“You haven’t even seen Kazhan. If you had, you’d never think he’s dreaming—he looks dead.”
Unfazed, Penesir’s voice softened further.
“My husband mentioned Your Majesty possesses purification abilities that nullify bloodline side effects. Is that true?”
“The duke told you that too?”
‘Did that man even understand the concept of secrets? Ysaris’s trust in Temisian plummeted.’
“Don’t blame him. We were desperate to save His Majesty. And my lips are sealed.”
“Sigh… Why ask about purification? The backlash from a failed attempt wouldn’t match what I can cleanse.”
Most bloodline abilities had conditions and side effects—like Tennilath’s blood consumption and its toll. But the Mukeons’ was different.
“Our condition is the target dreaming. But we’ve never identified a side effect—no matter how much we use it, success leaves no scars.”
“Meaning…?”
“Precisely, Your Majesty. We concluded: the ‘side effect’ is the risk of being trapped when forcing entry into a non-dreaming mind.”
“—Then!”
As Ysaris shot to her feet, Penesir beamed.
“And Your Majesty could prevent that disaster. Doesn’t that make it worth trying?”
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