Solus returned to the Mansion immediately, waiting only the time necessary to scan the mana geyser’s surroundings and ensure that no one had approached the tower while she studied the underground complex.

It took her a few calls and a bit of caution to summon everyone in the keep without alerting Jirni.

“Guys, I have great news.” Solus said, sharing her discovery via a mind link.

“It seems you have struck the motherlode, Solus.” Protector said. “How much is my cut if I help you crack that vault open like an egg?”

“Your share?” Solus echoed, suddenly remembering that she wasn’t the only one in dire need of Adamant.

“How can you be so greedy, Protector?” Tista clicked her tongue in disapproval. “Solus is our friend and needs our help. She can have my share. As long as she deducts it from my debt, of course.”

Solus looked daggers at her friend, failing to find any difference between the two claims.