Hao Ren was very frank. Rudolph III and Grand Duke Loen knew time was running out; it was too late for them to send an envoy to another kingdom to test out the effect of the lifeblood on the Sunscorch Tower. Not only did it require troublesome diplomatic procedures and explaining the origin as well as function of the lifeblood to the neighbor, time was also needed for testing and bringing the results back. If it were found useful, they would have to send the lifeblood to all other kingdoms. By the time the dust settled, everyone would be dead."