On the other side of the portal, the eight regathered behind their king. No one said a word as their king was meeting the scholar guardian, who had a spiritual artifact in hand. The guardian looked at the artifact with emotions, mostly pride.
"This might be the best artifact to ever exist, Arthur," said Jizo as twinkling lights shone in his eyes. "It can grant immense power to souls and record their every action. I based it on your own legacy, but this one has a few restrictions to ensure fairness."
"And with this artifact, the people can handle the merge?" asked Arthur with a frown, studying the globe of runes before him. It looked like a giant core, but he could feel the immense complexity within.
"I cannot promise such a thing, because no one can tell what would happen once the merge happens," said the scholar with a shake of his head. "Millions might die, or just a few thousands. It would depend on the circumstances and our preparations."
