Answer... a question?
I have a feeling it won't be easy to answer!
This Sage of Six Paths looked harmless enough, but he might not be neutral toward me. Perhaps he was wary of the remnants of the Light Orb, or perhaps he did not yet know that the Light Orb no longer possessed the power to destroy the world, which was why he had not shown any hostility toward me.
Hmm...
The Light Orb really couldn't be touched.
Otherwise, I might not even be able to leave my mental space! Looking at the Sage of Six Paths before him, whose expression had not changed in the slightest, Chiba's mouth stiffened slightly. As the corner of his eye twitched, that thought flashed through his mind, and his right hand nearly rose again.
"Yes."
However, although his right hand had nearly moved before his consciousness could react, Chiba's answer was exceptionally straightforward.
No matter what, he still had reasons he could not leave. Now that he could not use the Light Orb, there was still something he wanted from this Sage of Six Paths.
Rather than beat around the bush here, it would be better to be frank.
Besides, even if he were not frank, someone like the Sage of Six Paths would not be easily deceived. Or, like in some novel, simply trust him blindly and give him this and that because he was simple-minded.
"Is my heart in your possession?"
At this moment, upon hearing Chiba's direct answer, the Sage of Six Paths was equally direct. He spoke with an almost candid openness.
Is this Taki Chiba wary of me?
Could it be that, after merging, I was someone he needed to fear in his memories? But I only wanted to quietly wait for the reincarnations of my two