The Guard Captain approached the Mage in charge. "The King and his family haven't traveled this far in a long time. The journey has been rough. Could we take a short rest before the teleportation?"
The noble Mage nodded understandingly. "Please do. The Magic Array still needs a little more time to be ready. About fifteen minutes, is that acceptable?"
The Guard Captain nodded. "That will be fine."
The Mage paid it no mind and returned to his post. Another Mage, an assistant, came to him to confirm the Technique. "Armand, did you draw one of the circuits in this Magic Array incorrectly?"
Armand quickly made a hushing gesture. "Shh... Someone made an offer. Higher than the Guard Captain's."
"Who?"
"Who else could it be?" The Mage's expression was mocking. "Our old acquaintance, the noble friend of the commoners, the famous 'Mr. Equality'."
