Solmir tightened his grip on the medallions. He didn't like trusting a stranger, but what choice did he have?
Play along—or be killed on the spot?
Although Reign looked angelic on the outside, that wide grin told the golden god he was anything but kind.
"You're probably wondering why I would help you," Reign said, breaking the silence.
"The truth is, I can't set foot past the treasure in this place. The barrier rejects anyone too powerful. Only those at your level can enter once all the medallions are gathered."
It was a lie, but the excuse made the god feel important, and that was enough to push him to cooperate.
"So… you're saying I'm the only one who can go in?"
Reign gave a slow nod, the faintest smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
"Yes. I'm too powerful—if I force my way in, the treasure chamber will collapse and everything inside will be lost."
Solmir nodded. Mechanisms like that weren't uncommon.
