CH339 Unexpected Meeting
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Eleanor's gaze didn't leave Alex's face as she pondered his words. Then it clicked.
"The Palace was ready to suffer a loss on the Arcane Library Crystals," she said slowly, eyes narrowing in thought. "So whatever scheme others might cook up against them doesn't matter. They only tied the crystals to the Coinage Moonstone to raise their perceived value."
Her eyes brightened. "It's like you said earlier — people value what they struggle to obtain. Having to pay any price, especially in High-grade Mana Stones, ensures that the eventual owners of the Arcane Library will take it seriously."
"What about the Empires who were given the crystals for free?" Zora asked.
