Chapter One-Hundred-and-Eleven
The Erudition Barter. That’s the same name as the boon given for worshipping the Tome Keeper at the Altar!
Why would it be possible to use it like this??
“Is there a downside to this ritual?” Adam asked the floating tome sigil.
“As with any ritual, the toll must be paid. If it cannot be paid, certain adjustments are made to ensure equilibrium. If you do not possess knowledge to trade, then I shall take knowledge from you by other means.”
“That’s horrific.”
“You are the one who invoked me. I hardly think you are in a position to complain.”
Adam gritted his teeth and let out a steadying breath.
“I know what I wish to trade,” Adam said. “It is the fate that awaited Emelia and I at the bottom of the Floating Sea of Gold, inside Alepheria’s hidden laboratorium.”
“I have long wished to learn what transpired. I was surprised to discover that you both perished together. It goes against the will of the All-Seeing System, who values the fairness of its game, but there are other powers at play, and despite the All-Seeing System observing all there is and ever will be, it does not possess the power to control it all.”