Book 9, Chapter 9

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“It is not impossible for Flowsand to return, but I suggest that you make certain it is the best ending for her,” the Eternal Dragon didn’t avoid the sensitive question, its answer stunning Richard a little, “When your own existence reaches new heights, you will realise that the emotions affecting a higher being are different. Simple happiness is completely meaningless; are you sure that you finding her will help her instead of hurt?”

Richard was left speechless by this retort. He most certainly wasn’t a higher being, and he couldn’t really understand the difference. Just what did gods and archlords care about, what was important to them? He would have to think about this for a while.

It took a few minutes of silence before he spoke up again, “Then can I know about Sharon’s situation?”

“That is a question I cannot answer; it could harm the fundamental laws of my own existence.”

The two questions resulted in half of the divine grace fading...