1137 Secrets and Plots (Part 1)

'Crystal mines are not bound to Awaken people, otherwise the secret of Awakening would have been discovered centuries ago by miners and Crystalsmiths.' Lith increased the grip on Phloria's shoulder while using a mind link.

'I know you must be scared, but don't forget that this kind of blunder can get us killed.'

"Our mines are no way a liability to the city, miss." The Tyr had waited for Phloria to complete her sentence, but after a while, he had gotten bored. "Reghia has been built here exactly because of the presence of both metal and gemstones.

"This way, the city is completely self-sufficient and can withstand both the rigors of winter and sieges. On top of that, mines only form in presence of exceptionally powerful mana geysers.

"Lord Aren harnessed the world energy it produces to fuel not only all the defensive arrays of Reghia, but also all kinds of magic cast within the city. Try casting a spell. Anyone will do."