Even the Wood Stone Clan that brought "Mechanical Book" had not been purged; they had been so arrogant and overbearing during the King's lifetime, causing the whole city to resent them, yet Aler only imprisoned their Clan Leader in the prison, and the others were not retaliated against or punished.
And individuals closely related to the King, such as Belvan, were merely placed under house arrest in the Palace and ordered to stop their research.
"It is foreseeable that, before they take control of everything, we will not be in danger of losing our lives."
Belvan said this to the other scholars.
"Is that true? May God protect us… I always feel that it's not that simple."
A scholar said worriedly.
"I think it's probably true."
Belvan reassured, and then sighed in his heart.
The fact that they were not in immediate danger of losing their lives did not mean they were safe forever.
Their lives were in the hands of others.
