"Mr. Hoffman, you need to know these young men. This is Alanna's Gryffindor, Nightfall City's Sarsen, and Jarrosus's Felic." The old man frowned, and continued his speech when he saw Mason looking at him with excitement. "Erm, and Mason from Chevan City. They are all the top few young mages in the trial."
"Macklin, there's no need to introduce them to me. How would I not know the top mage of Felan, Gryffindor? Also, I knew Mage Sarsen since he was from Nightfall City, the neighboring county with Breezy Plains. There have been many talents coming from Nightfall City these few years. I've never expected to meet one here today…"
Since Hoffman was a businessman, he was adept in the art of flattery. No one would think those words were mere politeness. It was as though he was really praising these young mages from his heart.
