No. [ He's quiet, too. Matter-of-fact at the same time. Nadine doesn't need to say it. Most people here have the same thoughts. And the truth is, he doesn't really need to hear it. It doesn't change anything. ] They'd refined the process. As much as they cared to.
[ Witchers were being created for centuries before he came along. The deaths were deemed an acceptable statistical outcome. He cannot say if the mages were incapable of making the mutations any safer or if they decided it wasn't worth the effort. If he had to guess, though, he knows which option he'd choose.
Rare alchemical ingredients are costly. Magic is a finite resource. And these mages were not exactly sanctioned. But there will never be a shortage of unwanted boys. ]
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[ Witchers were being created for centuries before he came along. The deaths were deemed an acceptable statistical outcome. He cannot say if the mages were incapable of making the mutations any safer or if they decided it wasn't worth the effort. If he had to guess, though, he knows which option he'd choose.
Rare alchemical ingredients are costly. Magic is a finite resource. And these mages were not exactly sanctioned. But there will never be a shortage of unwanted boys. ]