But Liam didn't stay by Mary's side for more than a minute after his allies left. He gave her the Third Class enchanted weapon he had kept after giving Electa's weapon, warning his partner that there was more where that came from and that their chances were better than they seemed.
He followed the path out of the palace, leaving the beautiful glass-roofed structure only 20 minutes after arriving in the area.
Normally, it would take up to 30 minutes for students to train their minds inside the palace. As soon as he felt his observers catching sight of him again, Liam didn't worry.
'Everything is going according to plan.' He breathed in the chilly mountain air and walked calmly towards the city's stairs.