"And what is the guarantee that you're not involved in this somehow? Think about how suspicious it is that you suddenly awakened the sword and now the portal that has remained fairly stable and predictable for several years is now, should I say malfunctioning?" He asked, and Alrik sighed.
"More like it's evolving. The two events are connected, you're right. But you have the order wrong. Even in the myths most of you claim are just lies, why was the sword used in the first place? Was it to aid the beasts or kill them? Why did it become a national treasure? You're right to have questions, but you're asking the wrong person the wrong questions. Look within yourselves. I'm sure you'll find all the answers you need, that's if you're not a part of it already."
"A part of what?"
Gaya responded this time because she could see that Alrik was already frustrated with answering basically the same question again.
