"You know this.... how? If this is some immutable fact, why wouldn't the Protector be seeking alternative methods too? It's just a death wish otherwise."

Luka folds his arms.

He doesn't like that the Wizard seems to be genuine. He was warned that she would be manipulative -- he knew this, and he promised he wouldn't be swayed by her words. But there was something alluring about her that Luka couldn't deny.

He couldn't help but appreciate what seemed to be a more forthcoming approach, a breath of fresh air compared to the brick wall that the Protector felt like at times.