As soon as the topic of the runestones was mentioned, everyone looked at Ghislain with eager expressions. Their eyes practically sparkled with anticipation, to the point where it made Ghislain feel slightly uncomfortable.

It was an embarrassing situation—to reach out and ask for something from the very person who deserved the most credit for their victory, rather than rewarding him. However, they needed the runestones to relieve the financial strain on the territory. It wasn’t something they could reject just because it was awkward.

But they couldn’t exactly demand the runestones either, as they were obtained solely through Ghislain’s efforts.