"What is the most valuable thing in a History Fragment?"
"How would I know?"
"Take a guess."
"Weapons?"
"No-there isn't really anything to eat on The Other Shore, so History Fragments are the foundation of our survival."
Hera took a hearty bite of her flatbread, sesame seeds covering her lips as she ate with delight.
Shen Ye was somewhat speechless.
-This seemed to be a restaurant.
As soon as the two entered, a solemn voice rang out in the void:
"Esteemed Sabi, welcome. Please enjoy your meal."
Then the stone table filled with all kinds of food.
Tch.
How irritating.
Shen Ye simply picked up a cup of wine from the table and drank slowly.
After several more gulps of wine, he watched Hera turn her ring and pack up all the food, only to discover that she had no intention of leaving.
"Aren't we supposed to be looking for a trait?"
Shen Ye asked.
"Yes-but there are too many people fighting over it on the top floor of the Saint Tower," Hera said.
"Even the Twisted Sanctuary hasn't brought things under control?"
"Obtaining that trait lets you glimpse the secrets of the future. An opportunity like that is enough to make anyone take a gamble."
"Fair enough. Shouldn't we get going too?" Shen Ye said.
"Not yet."
"Why?"
Hera suddenly grew serious and said solemnly:
"Because you replaced Sabi and became Sabi. You now carry the Guardians' 'cause.' If you don't repay this 'effect,' both of us will suffer."
"Explain further-"
"The power of karma emerges around me, so it will affect you too. You must pay attention to karma."
Shen Ye froze, then quickly caught on and asked:
"What happened to the Guardians?"
"They all died. You're the only one left," Hera said.
"Why did they all die?"