Kaecilius had always been one of the Ancient One's most valued disciples, and he still was. Yet the moment his body had recovered, Kaecilius said to the Ancient One, "You'll regret not killing me today."
His words were utterly resolute, and the Ancient One gave him a kindly, helpless look. It was just like watching a child she had raised for years suddenly enter a rebellious, angsty phase.
"Kaecilius, I know what you're thinking. You believe I deceived you by not letting you absorb the energy of the Dark Dimension," The Ancient One said calmly.
"Wasn't that exactly what you did? You absorb the power of the Dark Dimension yourself to maintain your immortality. You just don't want anyone else in this world to live as long as you. You selfish, disgusting liar!" Kaecilius shouted.
Now a prisoner of the Ancient One, Kaecilius knew he had no way to fight back. So he simply let loose all the resentment he had been holding inside.
"No. I never meant to deceive you. The power of the Dark Dimension really can corrupt people. You have no idea how much effort it takes to keep my mind clear. But sometimes, when faced with a greater ideal, you must walk alongside darkness and break a few rules," The Ancient One explained.
"That's nothing but an excuse. If dark power really corrupts people, why did you let Luo Xia study it? Do you think my willpower is weaker than that of someone who's only just begun learning magic?" Kaecilius sneered.
"Because Luo Xia is different. His arrival has turned dark energy into a power people can truly control. I should have let him learn the Dark Ritual sooner. Then this misunderstanding between us would never have happened. But it's not too late. From now on,