William stared at Azraelis, his mind racing. I knew it. That second talent came from somewhere else... But how? The thought lingered heavily in his mind, but before he could dwell on it further, Sera's voice chimed in.
[Focus on the more immediate issue first,] she urged.
William nodded internally, snapping out of his contemplation and locking eyes with Azraelis. "You know a lot," he said cautiously.
Azraelis smirked, an air of confidence radiating from her as she replied, "Power and knowledge go hand in hand. As you rise in power, knowledge follows. The same with knowledge—it draws power to those who wield it." Her eyes sparkled with mysterious wisdom as she continued. "One cannot exist without the other. And in your case, you're on the brink of both."
"What do you mean?" William asked, curiosity and skepticism lacing his tone.
