333 The Generations that hold the World

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"... Then I imagine we're going there for this… Oath?" Dale asked as he placed his right hand on his temple

"Am I obliged to take it?"

/Shake…/

"No, you're not." Roger denied as he shook his head

"However, without it, those that did take the pact won't be able to share what they know with you… At the very least the really critical information."

"You'll become isolated from all, and no matter what you do, few will wish to even interact with you for fear of breaking the vows."

"I'm special in a sense as I can bypass such restrictions, but even for me, sharing anything I've told you today outside of the premises of the Crucible would've had severe consequences."

"And even then, if you leave without taking the Oath… Some of those will still befall me, but I'm ready for it, whatever your choice may be."