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The Sage pondered deeply.
“My grandfather developed a theory. According to it, the Chthonic Forest is controlled by a super-intelligence,” he said with obvious pride about his ancestor. “The level of its presence varies from creature to creature, but… there is no proof. The name of the Chthonic Forest is directly related to its mental essence. It can attract the attention of the super-intelligence. Better not risk it unnecessarily. As for Lady Mahra, she was vouched for by the leader. Yes, I know. Lerad’s actions sometimes raise questions. Our job is not to anger him without good reason.”
There was no doubt that Augur did not share Lerad's ambitions. But he also had no intention of opposing him.