Sure enough!
The protagonist had always found it strange how quickly and decisively the Treasure Tower Spirit had left back then.
Only after hearing her words now did he realize that this spirit, who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, had long had other plans.
The Treasure Tower Spirit wasn't aware of the protagonist's thoughts.
She reminded him, "Hey, little monk, you said you would borrow that seal for me to take a look at, don't forget!"
The protagonist snapped back to reality, nodded, and said, "Don't worry, I won't forget. Once this matter is settled, I will step in to help you retrieve that seal."
When the protagonist spoke, he paused for a moment, but then swallowed the words he was about to say.
Originally, he wanted to make a deal with the Treasure Tower Spirit, to keep her by his side for a while longer.
This was a lesson the protagonist had learned from the little venomous creature.
