Bab 317: Sand and Starspawns, part 4

In a split second, thoughts flashed through Cael's mind. Thoughts of why he was fighting here, now.

Saving the world was an overlaying motive, but it was vague and faraway. Always had been.

At the moment, it was much more important to save Ginevra. If she were to die, everything would've lost its meaning even if Cael survived.

That was why he couldn't retreat. If he would…

There would be nothing left for him but to study time magic to the best of his ability until he could turn back time and continue the cycle. Then he would hope that his successor does better…

Even Mimi would probably agree with that course of action.

But if Cael died here, then even that sliver of hope would be lost. Even if he defeated these three Starspawns before his death, there was still more incoming in the approaching years!