Root Shiki Needs Chest Opening Too

Chapter 663: Root Shiki Needs Chest Opening Too

Touko Aozaki's personality was difficult for everyone else to understand, but in Konan's eyes, it was perfectly clear.

She was a woman who had broken with her family and chosen independence.

In other words,

she disliked owing anyone a favor.

But this debt was one she was destined to incur. Even if she could repay it with ease later, it would never compare to this enormous sum—it would directly save Touko Aozaki at least several years of effort.

"Looks like you saw right through me." Touko Aozaki lowered her voice again.

Konan heard her and turned her head, but made no response, merely maintaining her smile.

She did not apply any pressure.

Whether it was Touko Aozaki or Ryougi Shiki, neither was a despicable person. Konan had enough discernment to see that. So the answer was simple: she only needed to offer sincerity. Everything after that would be left to fate. True companions could not be forced.

For Konan, using an event where no one would truly die to search for genuine companions was well worth it.

"The process is simple." Konan extended her hand and offered Ryougi Shiki a paintbrush. "Draw the emblem. If you're qualified, the 'god' will respond."

"What kind of response?" Ryougi Shiki accepted the brush, a hint of curiosity in her dark eyes.

"Perhaps overwhelming pressure, perhaps a voice, perhaps a personal descent." As Konan spoke, she chuckled softly. "I think a personal descent is the most likely, but don't worry. He's a very gentle lord."

She was not worried that Ryougi Shiki would fail to receive a response, either.

After all, this woman had come to this world because of an instruction personally given by Shen Mo.

Ryougi Shiki seemed to understand.

She picked up the