Destiny Crystals(2)

However, Richard had only met Alice once, and barely spoken to her— he didn’t understand her in the slightest. He didn’t know how to start the simplest of alliances, forget an agreement to become partners. Fuschia’s stance was unpredictable as well; sometimes she was suddenly respectful, and at other times she would play around. It made it difficult for him to make sense of the Earl’s intentions.

In the midst of figuring this out, Richard suddenly felt the three crystal plates in his pocket pressing up uncomfortably against his body. Flowsand’s words came to mind, reminding him that these plates were supposed to be able to resolve all his difficulties. If that...