Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 2373

Shannon was here to discuss with Albany.

"The consciousness of the Alternate Divine Power has been sealed away, but its true form remains critical to the operations of the alternate world.

"In addition to Fennec as the appointed overseer, I need one more person to stay behind and guard the true form of the Alternate Divine Power, thus making sure the consciousness never breaks free from the seal…"

As Shannon spoke, she turned to Albany and continued, "You were born of the alternate world. If you stay, you'll be the second overseer of the alternate world, equal in authority to Fennec. Your power will far exceed what you had while staying by my side.

"Would you like to stay?"

If this were the old system, Shannon wouldn't have considered leaving it here. But now, Albany had long since transformed.

As a special spiritual form born of the Might of the Divine Power, the system's existence was, in a way, akin to the Dragon Vein.

Shannon had never doubted its capabilities. The only thing she needed to consider now was if it wanted to stay.

In the past, she kept it close because she feared the Alternate Divine Power would retaliate for its rebellion. But now that the threat was gone, Albany had the freedom to choose its future path.

Staying behind as an overseer of the alternate world was an option offered by Shannon.

Albany stayed silent for a long time after hearing her words. It looked at Shannon, whose gaze was steady and clear, free of coercion.

She wasn't asking if it'd be willing to stay, but was curiously seeking its thoughts and preferences.

Albany was no longer just a system. Before it gained system protocols, it'd always been a spirit with its own consciousness.

So instead of answering immediately, it took the time to seriously consider the question.

More importantly, she had given it a name, not just the generic "System" which everyone used, but "Albany".

It was Albany of their world, and even the alligator snapping turtle's body it occupied came from their world, so why should it stay behind?

Its answer was already clear, and it knew that was a firm decision it wouldn't regret.

"I'm not staying here.

"As the Almighty King of Testudines, I go wherever I please! Don't even think about ditching me here! I'm going back with you all!"

Its words were bold and righteously indignant, but somehow, Shannon didn't seem to be mad. Instead, her eyes curved into a soft smile as she looked at it and said, "Alright. Let's take you home."