Chapter 173: Change of plans?

They shared another look at the device in Evin's hands.

"Cosmic Rith, can you make a portal to Arcvallen city?" Melayn asked. 

The device's existence disgruntled the woman at first, but she was still the kingdom's representative mage. She had calmed down and were taking control of the situation.

"No," Rith shook her head. "My core's too small for such a big jump. I'll need to stop between here and there once, recharge, then jump to Arcvallen. And I can't jump right away either. I'll need twenty minutes to recharge."

"Then we'll do that," Melayn said. She turned to Evin. "Please give me the device for safekeeping."

"Wait, wait," Evin suddenly interjected. "Don't take control so casually."

Ssatsko frowned, thinking that Evin was acting uncharacteristically childish.

"This isn't the time to decide who's the leader here, child," Melayn replied. "Give me the device."