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Finally, Nova led the two boys to the highest level of the base, where Karl met Ashen, just as the rumors described, his face obscured, shrouded in the shadow of his cloak.
Karl was initially worried and uneasy, especially since he was expelled from his tribe for being "useless." But to his surprise, Ashen didn't send him to learn how to fight but instead threw him into the library.
As for the other boy, a werewolf named Bal, Ashen had him follow Nova. The previously scorned fool, in the eyes of Karl, was said by Ashen to have a talent comparable to Nova's.
"Thank you, Lord Ashen. I will definitely work hard and not let you down!"
"Big Sister Nova, from now on, you are my goal. I will definitely surpass you and become the top general of the Ashen Army in the future!"
So said the young Bal.
