Chapter 54: Bare and Beautiful Art

The message was clear: if they attempted to escape with the devices, it would lead to inevitable death. The power they were being given came at a cost.

Aric went through the list of bandits with the highest potential and loyalty above fifty percent and gave them the first batch of mana-powered gear, or MPG, as Lerai had named it. Currently, around thirty of the bandits were equipped with MPG, making them far more formidable than the average human.

"Borag and Twitcher... come with me," Aric instructed. The three men shifted from the group to the other side of the mine.

"We are going to start making a move," Aric informed.

"Just give us a target," Twitcher said.

"For now, I need all the information surrounding Miredis: who controls what, transport details, and any information on anyone with any relevant influence whatsoever."

"Understood," Borag nodded.