Rama sighed, the weight of reality settling deep in his chest. He had known that this wouldn't be a simple walk through places. Anything tied to the old heroes, the War, and the Soul Fusion legacy would never be easy. He should have expected this from the start.
"Yeah," he muttered, scratching his head. "I should've known that."
But even so, he looked up at Robert with quiet determination in his eyes.
"I still need to make the journey. So please."
Robert nodded, gaze softening. He could see the burden pressing on the boy's shoulders. Whatever Rama was entangled in now it was far beyond casual curiosity or greed.
At this point, there was little the old librarian could do except offer what knowledge he had.
"Then please, have a seat and relax, boy," Robert said gently. "This may take some time. The information's scattered across half a dozen maps, scrolls, and journals. Not exactly sorted."
