Speaking of the Sacred Spring Trade Guild...
"How extensive is the Sacred Spring Trade Guild's influence, exactly?" This had always puzzled Kroya. Being able to extend its reach into planar worlds at will was simply outrageous.
"Very extensive."
"Even in the Astral Plane, the Sacred Spring Trade Guild's merchandise is the first choice of most Legendary beings. I'm a Level Twelve member myself."
"You know the legend of the Seven Sept-Terrions, don't you?"
"The Sacred Spring Trade Guild probably controls one complete Sept-Terrion whose identity is unknown."
"A complete Sept-Terrion." Kroya wasn't particularly surprised.
A complete Sept-Terrion was like the former Ark core, capable of using void luminary power to provide virtually limitless miracles. Any deity was as frail as a sheep before it.
But he had to admit that a Sept-Terrion still fell somewhat short of a truly cunning living being. Even the Sept-Terrion of Space, the Ring of Radiance, could be defeated through certain methods.
Ilyst looked at Kroya. "It can protect you and guide you, but ultimately, it's an artifact... My dear little mage, take good care of it."
"That should have been my responsibility, but it chose you."
"Don't worry. Everyone thinks Eurydice took the Ring of Radiance, and everyone thinks it's in my hands. Until you've grown strong enough to face those dangers yourself, let your senior sister help you."
She released her grip on Kroya's sleeve and took the remaining candies. "The Astral Plane is quite unusual. Basic goods aren't actually very expensive, since there are so many environments suitable for growing food crops.
"If you still want to establish a unique advantage in the Astral Plane, you'll need unique products. The Sacred Spring Trade Guild's auction house is an excellent channel, an opportunity to show what you have."
The Legendary Mage finished with