1960. Attempt

At first, King Elbas believed to have misheard. Of course, he didn't truly think that his ears could trick him, but the shield around his consciousness could malfunction and transform the words that reached his thoughts.

A second inspection revealed that his shield didn't affect the woman's words. She had really voiced a name that King Elbas had obviously heard during his stay in the Mortal Lands. He would be ashamed of his ignorance if he didn't know about the expert who held the title of best inscription master in the world before his rise to prominence.

Still, some doubts remained in his mind. The Immortal Lands was immense and had countless Mortal Lands connected to its sky. Different experts could obtain the same titles if they happened to have similar laws.

The woman remained silent as the corners of her mouth curved upward. She seemed to know what was happening inside King Elbas' mind. She could see his curiosity trying to take over his actions.