Elder Damian's eyes immediately sharpened upon hearing Vlad's words. He leaned forward slightly, fixing the young man with a penetrating gaze.
"What modifications exactly?" he asked, his voice carefully neutral, yet edged with subtle suspicion.
Vlad met the elder's stare unflinchingly, responding in a voice that was calm yet carried a deliberate firmness. "Nothing substantial. The runes will function perfectly, enabling full use of the Demon Soul Master Strength System. However," he continued, his tone sharpening slightly, "should anyone attempt to reverse-engineer these diagrams, searching for the key components to forge Sage-Tier Demon Cages, they'll encounter quite the unpleasant surprise."
A complex expression flashed across Elder Damian's face at Vlad's words. Damian couldn't deny that he'd considered assigning skilled runemasters to study Vlad's diagrams closely, seeking methods to produce more advanced formations independently.
