Watching the somewhat miraculous scene, Lia's eyes widened slightly. She wanted to ask, but did not dare make a sound.
"That was a magical contract between me and someone else. The time had come, so I simply dissolved it."
With a smile, Anvis briefly explained what had just happened, then glanced at the alchemical herb in the girl's hand.
"However, that is not what you should be paying attention to. Replace it with a fresh Dragon Breath Grass and start over. Keep at it until you can successfully complete the process while distracted."
Watching the girl resume processing the alchemical plant in her hands, Anvis returned to his seat and lightly tapped the armrest, beginning to think.
Anvis also had some understanding of the personality of His Eminence Veronica of the Ring of Space-Time.
The crystal on that pendant had shattered, indicating that Olbins had already come into contact with Veronica. And just as in his previous life, Veronica was highly satisfied with him, even going so far as to personally help him dissolve the contract binding him.
Because of his previous agreement with Olbins, the latter was currently an Olyvendi Family Guest Elder. Though it was only nominal, it still forced Veronica to think things over carefully.
Veronica herself might not care, but as the Continental Magic Council Speaker, she represented not only herself, but also the Continental Magic Council behind her.
If Olbins retained that status even after becoming her Direct Disciple, it would be tantamount to sending a signal to the outside world.
The Continental Magic Council was showing goodwill toward the Olyvendi Family.
Veronica could not allow her personal wishes to affect the Magic Council behind her.
Moreover, when Anvis had made the contract with Olbins, he had done so in his own name rather than