Richard did not think any further. The deeper one dug into matters like this, the more complicated they became, and the darkness behind them might be unimaginably vast. He did not have the time or energy to squander on it. The most important thing now was to leave Pompey safely.
Looking at Long Mei Er, Richard said, "Supervisor, I can consider your suggestion. But I'm afraid I can't develop magical rune vehicles on my own. Perhaps once I have an idea, I can draft a blueprint and have interested Wizards in the organization research it together. But that will have to wait until after I make a breakthrough in my own research. For now, I still want to see whether I can solve the difficulties I've encountered in my research."
"Then I wish you success." Long Mei Er smiled. "I hope that when you return to Pompey, you will bring victory and joy with you."
As he spoke, Long Mei Er stamped the two documents with special seals that carried magical fluctuations, then placed them in a cabinet beside him for safekeeping. After that, he took out a brand-new document from the cabinet, signed his name, stamped it as well, and handed it over.
"Wizard Richard, this is proof that you may still receive resource support from Pompey while you are away," Long Mei Er explained. "You can use it to requisition spell materials, borrow reference materials, consult certain technical Wizards, and so on. Keep it safe. Don't lose it."
"Alright. Thank you, Supervisor." Richard accepted it and carefully tucked it into his clothes. Then he bid farewell. "Then, Supervisor, shall we meet again after some time?"
"Goodbye." Long Mei Er waved.
Richard nodded lightly. Without further nonsense, he turned and walked out the door.
Everything was normal. It looked