“I sent a signal to the Royal Mages. Once they’re able to identify it, they’ll open up a channel for communication.”

For a normal mage, the communication stone would be sufficient to send a single short message. In Aria Eisen’s hands, however, that same tool became a magical medium for continuous long-distance communication. It was talent befitting of one recognized even among the Royal Mages.

However, the matter at hand was too serious for Seon-Hyeok to simply marvel at her ability. He anxiously waited for the communication channel to open.

“We’re connected.”

Seon-Hyeok could not notice any difference. The communication stone looked just like it did a moment earlier. However, he put his faith in the mage and cleared his throat.

“I, Earl Drachen, greet Princess Ophelia Laurel Ro Adenstein…”

[Let’s skip the greetings.]

He had asked to be connected with the princess, and thus, he naturally assumed she would respond. To his surprise, it was a low-pitched voice that emanated from the communication stone. The voice itself carried an overwhelming charisma that changed the atmosphere in the room, and Seon-Hyeok, immediately recognizing the owner of the voice, hurriedly offered his respects.

“I greet King Theodore Tiberuius Ro Adenstein…”

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