TOOAFP Chapter 110: Prince Arthur’s Tomb (5)

…You would return them to me?

Centuries ago, Kanak Gilleseruss had needed a vessel capable of containing the magic force he was pulling from the world — and he had chosen portions of his mount's own body. Gilrot had gone along with it then, as a loyal servant would.

But the master was long dead, and centuries had passed. It was only natural that Gilrot would want what was his returned to him. Perhaps he needed them, as well — the fragments of himself, to become more fully what he was capable of being.

You would return all three demon stones? Including the power sealed within them?

Gilrot asked, eyes narrowing with suspicion.

"Yes. But — as you may or may not know, I've already separated the bodies of the stones from their curses."

Hmm. As long as the magical force itself remains undisturbed, that is of no consequence.

"Then…