Chapter 133: Mary and Four People
"However, judging from the arrangement of these runes, if my deduction is correct, the construction of this magic array is rather crude. There are even quite a few unnecessary parts. It seems the person who laid it out still has room to improve in Runology..."
After evaluating the positions of the runes, Benjamin could not help sinking into thought.
What exactly was the other party trying to accomplish?
Could it be the same as his own purpose?
Benjamin's brow furrowed slightly, then relaxed. "Never mind. The function of these rune placements does not conflict with my goal. Perhaps I can even borrow the power of these runes and lighten my workload a little... I hope that wizard will not mind me catching a ride."
In Eloria City, the Royal Capital, within the magnificent banquet hall of Wintergreen Palace.
Crystal chandeliers poured down dazzling radiance, illuminating the entire space as brightly as day.
Splendid silk and gold-thread decorations adorned the walls, while the fragrance of wine, flowers, and powder lingered in the air.
Nobles dressed in finery toasted one another and exchanged hushed laughter, as though the dark clouds of war beyond their walls had never touched this haven.
Benjamin wore a tailored dark formal suit, making him appear especially understated amid the sea of brilliant colors.
He held a glass of wine, a proper smile on his face, occasionally exchanging a few pleasantries with nobles who came up to speak with him.
As someone who stood outside the Kingdom's political system, Benjamin was generally not invited to banquets.
But today, it was likely that nobles throughout the entire Kingdom were doing everything they could to hold all manner of banquets, hoping to suppress the fear in their hearts.
Amid the bustling crowd,