"If you hadn't obtained the opening ritual for the Ancient Ruins, we would have been kept in the dark this entire time."
"Duke Mu Huo and the Church would have been the only ones to benefit."
Zorn's mind stirred at his words.
"Thank you, Marquis Albert. I will do my best to help Madam Mable pioneer the world deep within."
Marquis Albert's special permission meant Zorn could, to a certain extent, procure some of the treasures inside for himself.
'After all, isn't the purpose of a Pioneer's ruins—a Legendary Ancient Mage's ruins, at that—to cultivate one's own Transcendents?'
After Marquis Albert led Duke Mu Huo away under guard, Split Mist Town returned to peace once more.
Before long, Zorn joined Madam Mable in the steam car, and they set off toward Ogrande City.
Inside the steam car.
When the driver, Mr. Kane, told her about their reckless driving earlier, she didn't say much.
