The two walked deeper into the darkness of the woods, with Emery quietly following behind. They walked away until everything became a distant, muffled voice, almost unheard.
The patriarch turned his head and looked at Emery. "Master Altus told me you are a special kid."
"Ah… Thank you… Patriarch." Emery stuttered not knowing what to say in response to the sudden compliment. For the headmaster saying that about him was quite surprising.
"I've read your profile, and… I must say I am angry with the way they treated you…" The patriarch sighed.
"Angry, Patriarch?" Emery looked at him with a puzzled expression.
"Yes, I am! you not being allowed in the privileged class is really an insult to us all." the patriarch said in a serious tone
"Master Altus must have told you it wasn't about the lower world or bloodline, did he? I am afraid it is…"
