Chapter 278: Matters Pending (1)
The magical expo, a grand event prepared by Yuren, was progressing peacefully. Citizens filled the fairgrounds with excitement, while mages from the Floating Island descended to the continent to demonstrate their newest magical innovations. Even the elders of the Round Table—Astal, the Addict; Jektaine, the elder; and Ihelm—had risen from their seats to attend.
Of course, I was also looking around at the many inventions on display at the magical expo. From time to time, my senses picked up tremors from the volcano, but none were strong enough to cause concern.
"Nothing of significance on display," I muttered.
At that moment, a voice reached me from just behind my shoulder.
“Nice work,” said Quay, the final boss, appearing beside me without a sound. “You stopped the volcano before it could do any real harm.”
"Not I—Epherene was the one who stopped it."
“None of it would’ve worked without you. But, I wonder if she will be okay?" Quay muttered.
Quay was fiddling with something in one hand—a doll made of tiny interlocking gears, probably picked up somewhere at the expo.
"Epherene’s talent is more than most humans could carry without breaking."
“Is that so?”
“Yes, what she lacks is the mental strength to hold herself together.”