Upon hearing Valerius's words, a warm smile spread across the elder's wrinkled face. A sense of relief and admiration washed over him as he reflected on the young man's demeanor.
He thought, 'He is indeed different from his peers. They are rude and immature. But he is the total opposite. To witness a capable young man with such humility, what a rare sight it is in today's world.'
Moved by Valerius's maturity and graciousness, the elder took a step forward, placing a reassuring hand on Valerius's shoulder. His touch was encouraging as he praised the young wizard, "Not only are you a talented individual who didn't let success get to his head and become arrogant, self-righteous, or prideful, but you are also kind and forgiving. Knowing there are people like you in the younger generation makes me feel relieved. The future of our community is bright."
