Eve lingered on Kai's lifeless, pale face before speaking. "Do you know why ascension even exists and why mages don't simply absorb mana and grow in rank?"
Kai relaxed his tense expression, his hands gently rubbing his ears. "It's because the human body can't withstand that magnitude of power, so changes in rank enhance the human anatomy, bringing it closer to perfection."
Eve nodded, her voice sharp like that of an instructor. "Exactly, that's why it's rare to see an unattractive mage, as ascension not only amplifies your strength and physique but also refines your appearance. Although the few who remain unattractive are usually those who resembled beasts to begin with."
Kai was already familiar with this information since in ICUWSA it had been mentioned over ten times, but he still couldn't connect what she said to the revelation of his impending demise.
"But what does that have to do with anything?" he asked, meeting his master's gaze directly.
