Chapter 1972

Sven interjected, "So what? Can you get to the point?” Val chuckled sheepishly. “Haha, sorry. The older I get, the more I enjoy reminiscing on the past. Alright, I’ll tell you how the story ends. They took my spiritual power as well.” Sven asked, “What then? What did you get? Since it was a trade, you should have gotten something too.” “Indeed. However, the trade was not done with them but with the gods instead…” “W-What do you mean?” “That merchant was somehow favored by the gods, and he began collecting spiritual power from all places. Everyone who struck a deal with him was also striking a deal with the gods without even realizing it.” “Without even realizing it?” “That’s right. Those who partook in the trade could only continue purchasing from the merchant to ensure they received godly powers that would sustain their spiritual power.” “Then… What… What about you? How are you still able to function without having any spiritual power?” “I guess that’s what they mea