That explained why the ancient gods had looked down on "vows." They truly were a path of blasphemy.
Not only blaspheming their followers, but even the gods themselves.
Of course, judging by how they all went on to imitate the very method they'd once scorned, it was clearly more convenient and efficient than faith.
Take in tools, then use one's own authority to define and gather concepts, thereby repairing oneself.
Nearly every vow they'd encountered so far had followed this pattern.
As for the Dragon King, judging by the puzzle on the ground, the concept it used to take in tools was likely "scales."
Everyone who, under its blessing, adopted the "pose" of gripping their own three umbilical cords had been taken in by it as scales.
Not only did this fill in what was missing, but the more tools it had, the more radiant it became. It was truly a brilliant idea.
Of course, that didn't change its awkward situation now.
It was barely hanging on, able to act only once a year. After finally making a Tool Person, it turned out to be a top-tier traitor.
It had even been stopped from cleaning house. It really couldn't have been more aggrieved.
If it had known this day would come, would it still have descended into the mortal world and gone undercover?
There was another problem, too. This year, the attempt to stop the Dragon King's return had succeeded perfectly. What about next year?
Without the traitor causing trouble, it didn't seem difficult for it to develop another Tool Person. Would he have to make another trip then?
Hopefully the Warehouse had that under control, and wouldn't make him do something so boring.
[Today's work task is complete. You may now leave the Warehouse. Weekly work progress: 4/4]
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