Chapter 2728

Elder Eliot had thought that it would not take long for Fane to get tested for the inner valley. If Fane passed the test, he would become an inner-valley alchemist. He would no doubt become an elder in the future, given his capabilities and talents. Alas, such ideals might not be certain after this hurdle. Elder Maurice could not help but feel a sense of pity, sighing in the process. He was silent for a long time before he said, "I still don't understand something. Since this tournament is so important, why didn't we use the alchemists of the inner valley? "Even though the outer valley's alchemists are no weaker than the alchemists outside, I'm just worried that anything unexpected could happen. I'd use inner valley alchemists if it were up to me. "It might look like overkill, but it's better to be a hundred people, just to be certain. It's nothing to be embarrassed about, really." Elder Baggins raised an eyebrow as he glanced at Elder Eliot. He sighed lightly as he responded in