Raphael asked the lingering consciousness of the Lord of the Mysteries within the gray fog, "How can I bring you back to life completely?"
The weathered voice within the gray fog replied, "Take me into Sefirah Castle."
Raphael waved a hand. "Something simpler. Something I can actually do."
The weathered voice said, "I will revive within your body."
This was the body chosen by the White Jade Orb. In theory, it could serve that purpose too, but only allow a partial revival.
Raphael told the White Jade Orb, "Imprison him and put him inside my body."
The White Jade Orb said coldly, "You're playing with fire."
The weathered voice said, "I can seal myself. You only need to leave a little space for me in your consciousness."
Opportunities to weaken the White Jade Orb were rare. Of course he had to seize this one.
Even if he was only a fragment of consciousness, more like a lingering mental remnant, a remnant from an existence at his level could easily be regarded as an independent consciousness.
"No problem." Raphael agreed readily, then told the White Jade Orb, "Check the seal he puts on himself afterward."
The White Jade Orb snorted coldly. Clearly, the situation had developed far beyond its expectations.
The dense gray fog over there immediately formed a small vortex, then condensed into a little gray sphere.
Raphael began laying out his conditions. "Normally, you stay quietly in your corner. The moment I discover you're eroding my consciousness, I'll have God Almighty over there kill you."
He gave an arrogant chuckle. "Heh, I've already reached an agreement with God Almighty in the other world, too. You two will keep an eye on each other."
The White Jade Orb remarked, "You're walking a tightrope."
Raphael countered, "Walking a tightrope is better