chapter 49 : Persist
Wise Sage couldn't help but feel a surge of annoyance coursing through him. His normally calm and composed demeanor had been rattled by the stranger's cocky attitude and thinly veiled arrogance.
Wise Sage, true to his name, was named with one of the purposes for his wisdom and level-headedness. He often tried to approach challenges and conflicts with a rational and strategic mindset. However, there was something about this encounter that had managed to irk him in a way he couldn't easily shake off.
Rylan, ever the stoic companion, observed Wise Sage's shifting emotions with a keen eye. He knew that his friend was not one to let emotions cloud his judgment, but there was a subtle change in the atmosphere around them. It was as if a storm, though contained for now, brewed beneath the surface.
