Ethan stayed across from the mansion, observing the two ancient people for an entire day. During this time, Palandin went to the southern part of the city and brought back a basket of hard bread and beef soup.
Until nightfall, the two ancient people remained unmoving, focused on drawing. Ethan discerned some understanding; it seemed to be a vision based on Western Continent's steam technology, with them trying to incorporate some "ancient people's" thinking while keeping it comprehensible for the Artisan Association's masters.
After all, for people of this era, discussing with them about things like electric energy and the internet wasn't very realistic.
