"Makes sense," Gladius nodded, his casual tone belying the weight of the statement.
Their casual conversation, which seemed to treat Zephyr as an afterthought, caused the royal genius in question to clench his fists imperceptibly. His blank stare remained fixed ahead, only the slightest twitch of his brow betraying his inner turmoil.
As they continued their leisurely walk, the group finally reached the entrance of Crystalbook Town.
Gladius and Arianna were quick to notice the superior quality of Mages milling about the town.
While a good portion appeared to be average Mages, there was a noticeable presence of talented individuals and even 2-star Mages mixed among the citizenry. It was a stark contrast to the other small towns they had encountered, where Mages were typically outnumbered by common mortals.
The air in the town was remarkably refreshing, the flow of magical essence more concentrated and easier to absorb than in the outside world.
