Kael transferred his thousand currency along with the rest, and the Leonard smiled as a system interface appeared before him. The pooled amount had entered his control. He moved rapidly through the available options, selecting placements and confirming purchases before anyone could reconsider.
Kael turned toward the walls, expecting the nearest ballista to begin repairing itself. Instead, nothing happened. Its broken firing arm remained split, its cord hung loose, and none of the cannons farther down the battlements showed any sign of restoration.
