"Raylo, do you know the value of this heritage? It is enough for any faction to rise as the top overlord of the Continent within a century. And you're just... handing it over like this?"
"In my hands, it might create a powerful army. But in the hands of Mage City, it can change the entire landscape of the war," Raylo said, his tone calm and resolute. "Speed is what we need most right now."
Austin Sage gazed at Raylo's young face. Finally, he smiled in gratification.
"Good!" he declared solemnly, no longer declining the offer. "Mage City accepts your proposal for cooperation! This heritage will be one of our most important bargaining chips against Divine Authority!
"I promise you that once we successfully decipher it and achieve mass production, Mage City will provide you with enough Heritage Potions to arm three thousand Knights—free of charge!
