"Then… I think I'd rather wait."
Hearing Hadurt's statement, Lorwynn was floored. He had finally agreed to have someone other than Lyrun to help him ascend, yet Hadurt had decided against it all of a sudden and forcibly changed Lorwynn's perspective.
"Are you sure about that?" Lorwynn asked, looking Hadurt in the eyes.
The former holy champion nodded and looked at Jack. "How long will it take for you to ascend?"
"As soon as I'm done clearing Earthen Keep, my only goal will be to ascend," stated Jack.
"Then, do you mind if I wait?" Hadurt asked with a friendly smile. "I want to be the first demigod you choose and the first god to ascend. That's what I originally promised Daruun when I joined, so why not wait a bit longer for a chance of being even stronger?"
"Hadurt, why--"