The ritual began.
A gap opened in the translucent barrier deep within the temple. Lanchi carried his toolbox inside and looked up at the statue.
His expression was calm.
But there was no disrespect toward the god.
He simply regarded the statue before him as a work of art, without giving it any further thought.
Lanchi took another step closer and began the restoration under the gazes of the beastmen.
Once Lanchi entered the barrier, Saibas, the Prosperous Times Merchant Guild's branch manager, stood beside Great Lord Algom. With a hint of confusion on his face, he watched Lanchi's figure and leaned closer to Great Lord Algom.
"Mr. Algom, forgive my bluntness, but I actually never heard of this Mr. Luo Qi in the Plant Empire. Are you sure it's all right to let him come?"
Saibas whispered to Great Lord Algom.
"It's fine. Empress Kexiya personally vouched for his abilities."
Great Lord Algom hesitated slightly, but suppressed the concern Saibas had stirred up and turned his gaze toward the statue.
"All right, then."
A gloomy glint flashed through Saibas's eyes before quickly disappearing. He chose not to say anything more.
He actually had no idea why the Plant Empire had suddenly produced such an artisan.
With neither any prior notice nor a Military Guard escort, Lanchi had secretly arrived at Small Stone City so quickly that Saibas had no idea how to handle the situation.
After thinking it over, Saibas decided there was no need to interfere rashly.
If the other party failed, the beastmen would naturally deal with him.
But if he truly possessed some ability, Saibas would have no choice but to notify the bloodkin's lord.
"Why hasn't Mr. Sebastian heard of his name either?"
"Exactly. As a Royal Artisan, he wasn't even escorted here by the