Once they had both finished speaking, Axel took a second to process what was said. Both entities were connected, although the female seemed to have a major dislike for the Shadow. This might mean, that I it came down to it, she would assist in getting rid of him if he proved to be of evil intent.

"I better accept what the shadow is offering, if only to keep from insulting him. I need to survive to fight another day if they must be stopped. This book might also reveal who/what they both actually are." he thought

With a bow, Axel accepted the book from the Shadow, quickly tucking it away within his cloak. The thought of souls being used to unlock its secrets unnerved him slightly, yet there were less malicious ways around it. The cold was getting to him. He could not remain out here much longer, yet he still wished to learn just a little more about the them.

"Before I hand you this, might I ask you what Sei you are? Not the forgewoman, as you put, but what are your talents? You obviously have manipulation of cold, but to what extent are your powers? This knowledge might help me to better know and understand you as well as maybe make a better decision as to what might be, er... appropriate to ask for. I hate to sound greedy, but it's not often that an...insect meets one as powerful as you."

Turning to "The Failure, " And to you Shadow, whenever my company is no longer wished, I shall depart on my own. Although a weakling to you, I do possess enough power to Telepor myself back to Toran."

Instinct told him to flee and stop playing games, yet, he had started this for knowledge and could not leave until satisfied. He wished his Natrelmon were strong enough to be able to assist in this situation, but, he learned from Itsuki earlier that they were not yet powerful enough to be of any merit. Neither was his magical skills. He would have to rectify that when/if he made it back to Toran