To usher in a new era!
Such audacity!
Such ambition!
They had lived for hundreds of years and seen far too many emperors, generals, heroes, and great men.
But they had never met a young man like Raylo.
His ambition wasn't to rule over a region or build a vast Empire.
It was to change the entire world!
At that moment, the last trace of hesitation and doubt in their hearts vanished like smoke.
Compared to ushering in a brand new era, what did so-called freedom or so-called pride even matter?
Hadn't they pursued truth their entire lives precisely for the chance to personally touch the Power that could change the world?
"Good!"
Master Wendel slammed his hand on the table and shot to his feet.
An unprecedented, blazing fire burned in his eyes—the passion and dreams of his youth, rekindled!
"Kid, you have a deal!"
"From this day forward, I, Wendel, am Black Stone Territory's chief Magic Consultant!"
"However, I have one condition!"
