In but a single order, the crowd dispersed, leaving only the main players. Amber, Uriah, Rachel, and Caspar climbed the stone staircase under the pale silver light radiated by the palace. Night had fallen, and symbols on the tall columns had lit up to illuminate the area.
Needless to say, the beautiful atmosphere drew no attention. Liam caught the glances the dispersing crowd threw at him but was eventually forced to focus on the four staring intently at the yellow pill in his palm.
Rank 3 resources weren't common. They couldn't be, but the four were used to being around them due to their status.
However, alchemy wasn't popular in the Great Quiet Desert, and the pill in question was exceptional in its own right. Inspecting it could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those experts, so they indulged.
As for Liam, he was more interested in the politics of it all for once.
'Who is winning here?' Liam wondered.
