Chapter 202: Affection

"This array is quite intricate-can any of you tell what it is?" The Alistairs, on hearing that, felt a flush of embarrassment and could only manage thin smiles. "It is good that you learned such a thing," one said, "and we are happy for you. But do not forget your place. Pride does not suit you." Even if they believed he had truly mastered the array, Elder Jack still felt sour about it. He didn't even try to be pleasant. Ramon had long since seen them for who they were, so he did not care to...