Yet, on the other hand, the survival of humanity itself hung in the balance. The thought of the human race being overrun or exterminated by monstrous forces was a chilling prospect—one that justified even the most difficult sacrifices.
"All right, I guess this is enough for now," Zack thought. "If the worst comes to the worst, the only way to leave this place will be by killing everyone else and obtaining their powers."
Zack had never defeated and obtained the powers of another true magic user. However, he could easily guess that the people in that world would certainly grant him a significant boost in power if he ever managed to defeat them. The allure of gaining such strength was undeniable, yet Zack found himself reluctant to attack Elaric, Andelia, and Mirlin.
