Pride

"How about the Clans?" Falkor said as he looked at Isobel straight in the eyes.

Of course, when Isobel heard this, she quickly realized what Falkor wanted to say.

After all, it was clear as day that what Falkor wanted to say by asking that. It was how the Clans are acting regarding the ten kingdoms monopolizing the Springs for themselves.

The Springs were so miraculous that the ten kingdoms even made sure that the rich mana in the Springs wouldn't spread to other places, so it was clear as day that the Clans must want it.

No...they needed it to compete against the Gates and the ten kingdoms so there was no way that the Clans would just stay quiet about this.

At least, that's what Falkor thought of this situation. However, the reality was so different from what Falkor initially thought, and that was explained by Isobel.

"Well, the Clans are...doing nothing about the Springs," Isobel said as she raised her hand and three of her fingers.