Chapter 216 - Who Approved This Echo Of Spiritual Natures... It's Unscientific!

The 'veteran' made a thoughtful sound that completely hid the ridiculous inner outburst of the illusion's maker.

"True enough. Skill or luck, those who placed earned it. Though some were muttering about that fancy messenger bird making a show of things in the ceremony. As if that somehow diminished the achievement."

He shifted his cane and profile. This time, she intended to test how she'd react to criticism of the connection between Qatrand er Yecine and the 'Goltbred heiress'.

"These people came for a show. None of us should be under allusions that it is all about our show of readiness. Besides..."

Talva's stance loosened further as she moved to retrieve her water flask. She didn't rush to finish her thought, but took the time to wet her throat.

"If you're going to have a supporter, might as well be someone like Elua er Goltbred."

"Oh, what do you mean?"