“Well, I understand if it seems difficult to believe. It’s scary to think that such a select few have inherited power from their parents or friends and that’s the only reason they want to or get to rule. If I could, I’d want to believe that the rulers of Alium were chosen based on knowledge, skill, and goodwill but I can’t believe that. Not with what I’ve seen. My own father is a senator. Neo-Flamelist, but still not at the level of helping free non-practitioners by teaching them. I’ve seen it firsthand.
“But I understand. So this is final? There’s no way I can convince you to stick with me and fight against the Silence Act?”
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