When Lucas left to rest, the royal banquet came to an end, and the geniuses of Genosha dispersed.
Many people walked back while quietly sighing and discussing:
"I came here for nothing today, I didn't gain anything."
"Who says that? I learned a lot, seeing Charles's performance makes me feel utterly inferior!"
"That's true. With a genius like Charles around, I seem like such a waste. By the way, what was that bottle of black miracle drug that appeared in the illusion?"
"I don't know either. I'll ask the strong ones back home, they should know something."
"That thing is terrifying! Charles couldn't even shake off its effects, it's downright scary!"
"Sigh, I really lost out today. I was hurt by the pressure of a Level Nine Beast Master and will need to rest for several days."
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Inside the Genosha royal palace,
