Marshal Maximo's eyes narrowed momentarily before a flash of enlightenment coursed through them. He understood Elder Damian's words.
Thanks to Vlad's Darkness-Devouring Runic Formation, the Golden Sky Fortress had significantly diminished its dependence on Tier I Sky Dew, eliminating the need to accept such outrageous overpricing. However, had Maximo outright rejected the purchase without even attempting to negotiate, it could have alerted the Zanis Association that something was amiss. While the Darkness-Devouring Runic Formation was a military secret, no secret was ever perfectly contained.
"Ahhhh, thank you for the assist, Elder Damian. I sometimes carry on with these matters too hastily," Maximo admitted, not shying away from his mistake, acknowledging it, and making sure to learn from it.
