Chapter 157: The Ancient Relic (Metagate)
Canis had been silently listening to others discussing the value of someone else's possessions.
He had no intention of selling his master's relic. The reason he remained silent was to imprint the weight of his sacrifice. It was his determination to reach Heaven, even if it meant revealing an ancient relic.
"Hmm, the Ex-Machina. And this is the Metagate."
Shirone muttered to herself before turning to Canis.
"Wait, how do you know its name? Didn't Arcane say he erased your memories?"
"It was written on a note. Just a series of words, really. Even if someone discovered the secret location, they wouldn't be able to deduce its meaning. That's how meticulous our master was."
"What else was written on it?"
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"Nothing significant. There was no explanation about Heaven at all. It seems he didn't want to reveal too much. But we can still explore it. Because we have the Metagate. What do you think? Is this enough to make a deal for the Immortal Function?"
There was room for consideration. The fact that Heaven, which had once only evoked fear, now stirred a small thrill within her was proof enough. With Canis by her side, their chances of survival would skyrocket. But... what would he gain from this?
"Why do you want to go to Heaven? Just because Arcane went there isn't enough to convince me. And it's not like you have detailed information either. I need to hear your motivation before I can make a decision."
Canis felt a sense of trust in Shirone as she meticulously considered the possibility of a trap. If they were to venture into a dangerous place, it would be far more efficient to go with Shirone than with some reckless mage.