"What do you think?" Azekiel asked for Raphael's opinions since he was more knowledgeable than him in such extraordinary matters.
"As you said, the book wasn't cursed before coming here. For some reason, it is cursed now. I am not sure of the reason behind it, but I think you shouldn't open the first book."
Raphael didn't feel like it was worth taking the risk. The curse of the Book could be anything. It could put them at an even bigger disadvantage than the book could give an advantage.
"Without the first book, we won't have the complete map. Each of the books is supposed to contain one-half of the map." Azekiel rubbed the back of his neck, seemingly mentally tired.
First, the Blood and Soul Oath, which only gave him seven days, then this troublesome world instead of an indoor temple, and now even their map came with a curse. It was as if his luck was really bad.
"But you're also right. There's a risk in opening the first one."
"I might have an idea." Lia chimed in.