Summer in Paris was stifling, and Durin found himself living among the salons—every day brought invitations for Duke Durin Alsh and his family from various people.
The mages of the Mage Tower liked to invite Anta and Irene, a combination of a Legendary Mage and a nine-ring Mage, both with complete Combat Mage heritage and full sets of air combat equipment. Often, the mere appearance of these two on the battlefield could change the course of wars.
When the eldest sons of the nobles held gatherings, they always invited Reed and Lan En, and by extension, they invited Durin as well.
They were invited because they were the Duke's granddaughters, with such a noble status, paired with Durin's strength, it was considered an honor for them to attend.
As for Lan En's identity, someone had spread that Lan En was the descendant of the Old Man, whose prowess was now well-known throughout the Great Wilderness—
