Naturally, Chester required no further explanation. With Quintin's strategic vision, he was confident that he could make Obscura City vanish within a year if Quintin were willing to wait. Yet, he knew Quintin's days were numbered. Thus, proposing such an idea was out of the question.

Emotionally and logically, he believed Quintin deserved a chance to prove himself. After all, if all went well, Quintin could be the cornerstone of Silverboa City's future for the next thousand years. Even Quintin