Reason ??? : Leaving (3) - Edited

With a serious face, he says, "Approximately three years to five years at most, and I just like to warn you that there may be some minor side effects when you take these." 

Ivy: "Side effects? What kind of side effects?" 

He shook his head.

Tolius: "I'm sorry, but I can't say. Every individual shows a different kind of reaction. There may be some changes in your physical attribute, and you may also experience some discomfort from time to time, but from what I've seen, the effects are usually minor. Once you stop taking the pebbles, you will be able to return to normal again.

I've said all that I can tell, so the following will be up to all of you to decide."

The room turns silent as I stared at the small pebble on Tolius palm.

"Is this the only way?" I asked; then he honestly replied, "At the moment, it's the only way I could think of."

Then I look at my family's faces, and each of them looks solemn with concern.