"Exactly, kid, nine. But do not worry! I know what you are thinking. How can there be so many artifacts out there if there are only nine Rune Masters?"
Lian had thought about it, but honestly, it was not one of his questions.
"The answer is simple. Humanity does not rely on the individual to thrive, but on the collective. It is thanks to humanity's unity that we prosper! It is true, here there are only nine of us, but that does not mean there are few Rune Masters in the entire empire. However—"
Lian frowned. The air became tense, too tense.
"However, the current situation across the entire continent is desperate. Artifacts are not enough, and in border cities like ours, the consumption is incredible. So every additional Rune Master can make a difference…"
"…but do not worry too much. If the sky falls, there will always be someone to hold it up. Do not worry too much and focus only on becoming stronger. Right now, you are too weak to think about these things!"
