Vlad smiled and nodded immediately at the Marshal's request. After all, the runes were precisely the reason he and his companions had received such favorable treatment. Seeing Vlad agree so readily brought a satisfied smile to Marshal Maximo's face.
"Excellent," the Marshal said. "Of course, I understand that schedules can break down in the chaos of the battlefield, but as long as you record those problems, we'll be fine."
He delivered these words with an understanding tone, as though he wanted to make things as easy as possible for Vlad. Then, without warning, the Marshal's gaze turned cold, and a powerful aura flooded the throne room.
"Everything regarding the Darkness Devouring Runic Formations is now classified information," he declared. "Any leak or unauthorized dissemination of this knowledge will be considered an act of treason, punishable by death!"
