"Sorry, I don't understand," Brand answered, his face impassive.
Veronica couldn't help but smile slightly, "It's okay, I'll explain it to you. Earlier, you mentioned wanting to help the Druids ignite the torch, but I suspect you have designs on this territory?" Brand did not reply, but she continued without concern, "You should already qualify as a Pioneer Knight, so the moment the torch is ignited in your hands, you lawfully assume ownership of this land. Your plan is clever but impractical."
"In the past, no one sought the Trade Wind Ring because no one knew there was an original torch within it. That represents an expansive growth domain, nearly rivaling the reconstruction of an Erune. The temptation is too great—no noble in your country can resist it. Those people don't care about legality. You must understand, legality is just a token term. An original torch is enough to make anyone tear down the facade."
