Chapter 198: The Aura Farmer's Welcome
The ambient mana in the Lord Commander's office was perfectly still.
Helion Goldmane sat behind his pristine mahogany desk. The supreme leader of Bastion Seven wore his immaculate, high-collared white uniform.
His golden hair fell perfectly over his shoulders. He was reviewing a stack of logistical reports with a calm, unbothered expression.
Hovering directly over the center of the desk was a glowing blue holographic projection.
Lord Commander Gunther Stillbane filled the projection. The giant Earth Mage was sitting in his own ruined office in Bastion Six. He was leaning back in his chair, wiping a smear of concrete dust from his dark cheek.
"The southern walls are sixty percent complete," Gunther reported loudly.
"Your earth mages are putting in some serious work. We got the defense grid back online this morning."
"That is acceptable progress," Helion replied smoothly. He did not look up from his paperwork.
