Chapter 70

This was not a plan hastily put together by joining forces with Marquis Ephekl.

‘To think they would tighten the noose like this.’

Marquis Ephekl had long been involved in the trade of magic stones. Though his mines were smaller, he skillfully utilized the magic stones to create finely crafted items of exceptional quality.

Magic stones were also highly valued as gemstones.

Marquis Ephekl compensated for his smaller mine’s output with quality, and his strategy was a complete success.

Currently, it was safe to say that the only place capable of crafting such fine work with magic stones was the Ephekl Marquisate. No one else could match their craftsmanship.

However, I found it curious that Marquis Ephekl had allied himself with Ryan.@@novelbin@@

In the book, he was not portrayed as a villain at all. He was depicted as a virtuous, diligent, albeit somewhat emotionally distant, grandfather who loved Leshan dearly.

Even when Leshan suffered at Marceau’s hands early on, the idea of bringing down the Etwar Marquisate never crossed his mind.

‘Why has he changed so much from the book’s storyline?’

I began to think it over. The original book was a story centered around the protagonist, with everything revolving around her. The only one who could move Marquis Ephekl was Leshan.

Leticia mentioned that Marquis Ephekl had agreed to cooperate in exchange for a portion of the magic stone mines.

Why did he need those magic stones so desperately?

Magic stone mines. Leshan. The two seemed completely unrelated, yet I could almost see a faint connection between them.

‘He took magic stones from the ball as well.’

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