The golden light fell silent for a moment, as if pondering.
"I do not know," it replied in a low, subdued voice. "I can only tell you what is required. How you obtain them is something you must figure out on your own. I cannot interfere further."
Its voice grew stern.
"You must break the first seal before your tenth birthday. Otherwise, I will be unable to suppress the Golden Dragon King's soul, and you will perish."
"When you have gathered the three items," it added, "enter meditation again and focus on the image of a dragon. I will guide you back here."
"I will now send you away."
"Wait!" Ray hurriedly cried out.
"I am only a fragment of divine consciousness," the golden light said coldly. "There is a limit to how long I can remain active. Do not delay me."
Ray clenched his fists. "Why do the golden scales appear when I come into contact with certain things? Like when Raziel Phoenix stabbed me with the Light Dragon Dagger. Is that connected to the Golden Dragon King?"
