Halfdan's conversation with Elder Eng concluded, and Charlotte also put away the Shadow Eye used for surveillance and fell into deep thought:
"So, that's how it is, it was because I intercepted the Divine Arts at Sanctuary Tower that Elder Eng confirmed I really am the so-called Heir of the Apocalypse, and thus he told me everything..."
"A chaotic era where survival depends on the protection of the strong... It seems that, at this moment, the rule of the elves isn't as solid as it seems."
An unassuming piece of Investigation Magic had provided Charlotte with substantial information.
On one hand, she understood why the priest elders in the tribe were so friendly toward her, and on the other hand, she learned many secrets from the conversation between Halfdan and Elder Eng.
The attitude of the mortals in this era towards elves wasn't as fanatical and adoring as she had imagined; the rule of the Elf Clan also had its various issues.
