242 The Sages voice (1/2)

Their power and knowledge allowed them to understand the forces that make the universe work. Their grasp of fate was high enough to know how it can impact the actions of weak life forms.

They understood that as Soul Forging existences they had great resistance to its influence.

Due to all these factors, despite the Sage's power and mysterious nature, which could draw the attention of many, they did not feel close to him. The disgusts they felt when he spoke to them with such intimacy was immense.

The truth was that if their minds were not so closed and their wills were not filled with loath to everything foreign, the words of the Sage would have affected their attitudes.

Just like he was able to calm the elements with a movement of his hand, his voice could enter people's hearts and change them.

The Sage noticed this but he remained silent and heard the words the two dukes shared in what they thought was a secret channel.

”Oliver, we have to be careful with the things we tell this person. If my hypothesis is right, he is a master of the Law of Fate, and it seems his skills have reached the point where he can scry the fate of Rank 4 life forms.” Tomas' expression had not changed but he understood very well the danger in which they were. The Angelic Paragon was ready to fuse with his Law Avatar and run away at the first sign of trouble.

”I understand but The Volcano Eruptions are too important. If we can mass-produce those that work for Rank 4 life forms, we have a chance to turn the tables and defeat the Magi.” Oliver was not naive and recognized the threat they faced, however, this was the only way he saw to change his destiny.

”Let's finish this deal and then we will cease any contact with this person. He is too dangerous. I am afraid we will be using a deadly virus to fight flesh-eating bacteria if we keep working with him.” Tomas knew the importance of this deal, but his instincts told him how dangerous the Sage was, so he chose to sever their relationship with him after this.

Once the two dukes reached a consensus, they spoke to the Sage. They were Rank 4 life forms and their speed of thought was so immense, that their entire conversation lasted less than a second so they were sure the person in front of them noticed nothing.

”We appreciate your kind words. I have everything you asked for with me and if the information you provide is as good as you say it is, we can continue working together in the future.” Oliver spoke with a voice full of sincerity. If any outsider saw him, he would think the duke spoke to an old friend.

Oliver made a spatial ring approach the grey humanoid, so he could inspect it.

The two dukes started to get worried as they saw the faceless humanoid not moving. It was only after ten seconds that the Sage acted.

”My friends, I am afraid my good nature doesn't allow me to continue with this deal. I have seen the future and only the knowledge about Volcano Eruption will not stop your home from becoming hell on earth. It would be enough to keep the killing sword and the blue star at bay, but the golden sun would still ravage the entire world.” The Sage's voice was still robotic but those who heard it could feel his sadness.

Oliver and Tomas felt the fear in their hearts grow. Although those words would not make sense to others, it was different for them. The prophecy came to their mind. The duo had already associated Zatiel with the golden sun and if everything goes as it predicted, he would fight with the Archangel.

Of course, prophecies were not entirely reliable, especially one done by a Rank 3 life form who died as he performed it.

The duo did not trust the Sage but they could not just ignore his words.

”What do you propose then?” Tomas' voice was somber. They were stronger than the Magi and yet they always failed

”It is simple, I can help you get rid of the disease instead of just treating the symptoms. But that will force me to pay a very high price so in exchange I will need you to hand me over the Codex of Fate and a Soul Apple. If you accept, I can assure you all your problems will disappear.”

The eyes of the Angelic Paragons widened when they heard that. The things the Sage wanted were not just extremely valuable but also a secret of the Heavenly race and the only reason the duo knew about them was due to their status as dukes.

There is a special library that was left by the Being of Laws that terraformed this world and every Rank 4 Angelic Paragon had access to it. It had books with all types of high-grade Path Techniques.