Behind the Doors I

Keeping his promise, Kalron wasted no time and got straight to the point.

“I know everyone here is fully aware that we’re essentially getting mana stones for next to nothing, and I doubt any of us want that to change. However, we all understand this situation won’t last. Once the empire begins its initial integration efforts, they’ll inevitably discover the true value of mana,” he said, pausing briefly to observe the reactions of everyone in the room.

Their expressions remained neutral, uninterested even, as everything he had said so far was common knowledge among them. But Kalron wasn’t reiterating these points for the sake of stating the obvious—he needed to ensure that everyone present was on the same page. It was crucial to eliminate even the slightest chance of misunderstanding, no matter how unlikely it seemed.

Not wanting to waste more time or risk losing their attention, Kalron quickly shifted to his main point.