The situation reached a standstill, as neither side could reach an agreement. Rain was concerned for Benjamin and Arthur, noticing how the Patriarch and Matriarch had lost their easy-going attitude. When Rain asked for Valeria Storm earlier, the two were unconcerned and simply rejected her requests. However, when Benjamin made the request for the ancient scroll, their demeanor changed.
"Ragnar once ruled the universe using his techniques, but he was betrayed because of his beliefs. After countless generations, we should know better than to hand our secrets to an outsider," the Patriarch tried to convince Benjamin.
"My grandson is no outsider. He might have lived his entire life outside the clan, but he still mastered wrath just the same. If anything, it proves his worth without the guidance of our clan."
"Then, he should be just fine on his own," said the Matriarch with a smirk. "If he managed to control lightning so far, then it seems that he doesn't need the Ancient Scroll."
