"It was...as close to ascension as a mortal man could get, in that world,"
Astarion sighed. "The means to kill anyone he chose, in his hands. A
near-perfect shield from law enforcement. Nigh-unlimited wealth. Enough
political influence to act unhindered. Safety. Freedom."
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Date: 2025-02-05 05:35 pm (UTC)"It was...as close to ascension as a mortal man could get, in that world," Astarion sighed. "The means to kill anyone he chose, in his hands. A near-perfect shield from law enforcement. Nigh-unlimited wealth. Enough political influence to act unhindered. Safety. Freedom."
He grimaces.
"And it wasn't enough."