Chapter 67: The Mana Stone
Leon’s dilemma didn’t last long. There were several ways he could earn the mana stones he needed; it was just that they would take time.
'It’s just a matter of time,' Leon thought.
He could sell the essences he’d gathered, or even the golems he’d made. He could also offer up some of the artifacts he had collected over time. The scrolls weren’t as plentiful, since he’d been using them regularly and hadn’t received many as rewards recently, so they wouldn’t be enough to gather the required funds.
After much thought, Leon decided to seek out Leicia for advice. She seemed like someone who could offer helpful suggestions, and Arpina had mentioned Leicia as a person to rely on if he needed assistance.
When Leon arrived in front of her quarters, he noticed that Leicia was already in the middle of a conversation with someone. He instinctively stopped in his tracks and held his breath.
“Leicia,” a young man with a face unfamiliar to Leon spoke, his voice filled with nervous energy.
“I’ve admired you ever since our days as ordinary disciples. I know this confession might be overwhelming, but please understand that my feelings are genuine.”
Leicia’s voice, usually warm and kind, was cold and resolute as she responded.
“Thank you for your words, but I cannot accept your feelings.”
The young man’s voice trembled with earnestness. “I can wait.”
“Please don’t wait,” Leicia’s voice remained unwavering.
Leon hesitated, feeling awkward as he overheard this exchange. 'Did I come at the wrong time?' he wondered. The timing couldn’t have been worse.