Chapter 1978

No path was ever set for humankind from the beginning of time. It was only forged through the steps of those who walked it. The option Shannon took was outside of the official rules. It was forged through her own way, making it the fourth option. "Elliot and I just made a quick round through Phantom Market and noticed that all the participants' items have special sigil markings, also known as the official markings." Shannon picked up the mini skull and another item from the stall. As she released her spiritual energy, faint sigils immediately appeared on both the skull and the item. Those were the official markings. She pointed at the other item. "This is Elliot's item." It was a spine from his true form. Bianca curiously asked, "And both of your items happened to be at the same stall?" Shannon shook her head. "I exchanged Elliot's item using my other item from another vendor." Thanks to that transaction, Shannon learned that while participants couldn't redeem someone else's i