"Since our positions are not adversarial, I see no reason to continue holding you captive.
"Besides, as a favored child of destiny who brings good fortune and avoids misfortune, even if I killed you, I probably wouldn't gain much and might even attract some bad luck.
"However, if possible, I'd like to make a deal with you and ask you some questions...
"Of course, I'm poor, so the only thing I can offer for trade that you True Gods might be interested in is probably this item."
After finishing his words, Shiayar took out the skull of the King of Giants from his Spatial Pocket.
It was once a supreme Sacred Relic of the Lord of Ashes, only to be voraciously drained by Silver when she advanced to a Legendary Species. It had also completed a descent ritual afterwards, helping Shiayar open a channel to the Echo of History. By now, the power within the skull of the King of Giants was nearly depleted, and Shiayar was uncertain of its remaining trade value.
