By then, the word had been out for years. Everyone knew Khan had developed a new scientific field capable of countless applications. The Scalqa's weapons spread that ability to magic items, rousing more than enough interest.
The lessons, assassination attempt, and slaughters had put things on hold. No one would dare question Khan about his abilities anymore, but the nobles were an exception. They shared Khan's status, granting them liberties even the best scientists in the Global Army couldn't claim.
Prince Catlee and Prince Duter sounded serious about the request, but the absence of malice in their mana didn't stop Khan from considering negative repercussions.
