Chapter 81

"Offensive magic would be ineffective against the walls, so it would be more practical for the mages to focus on bolstering the weapons," Maxi pointed out, looking at Miriam triumphantly.

Her sense of victory was nipped in the bud when Kuahel remarked dryly, "If we do not solve the wyvern problem, it wouldn't matter how much we enhance the catapults. No amount of distance would keep our men safe from an above-ground attack."

"We will solve that problem in short order," Geoffrey replied. "We have deciphered most of the rune. Once we understand how it works, it will only be a matter of time before we figure out how to negate it. However…"

The mage trailed off, looking troubled.

Breston's impatient nature got the better of him. He pressed irritably, "However, what? Get on with it, man."

Geoffrey frowned, offended by Breston's rudeness, and said curtly, "To destroy the rune, one would need to access its mana circuit."

There was a pause.