"For a long time, I have been searching for my successor. Promise me that you will look after my son and become a good person in the future. Strength is important, but there are things more important than strength, like the will to protect others. You can be strong and kill at will, but you will never be as powerful as those who have someone to protect. The feeling of having people to care for is so rewarding that your strength will soar to the heavens. To protect those you cherish, you need more power than traversing the world alone."
The voice of the Vermilion Bird carried a newfound fondness. "I have entered a state of eternal sleep. My body was buried long ago, and I only left a small soul fragment in this realm. I have waited for many years to find the right person, and now that you have come, I can finally fade away without any regrets."
