"Guess I was wrong; the kid is smarter than he looks."
Mason commented watching Alex convince the city officials. And while it was mostly because they had an earlier hint on the matter, it was easier for Alex's words to convince them.
"Mm."
Zol nodded in agreement. He hadn't known the kid for long, but the surprises he gave him always held his curiosity.
While the majority of the other students were trying to do everything themselves with the power they held, Alex had already seen through the essence and was already making progress.
'He'll be a fine hunter.'
Just having strength, mana and fighting prowess wasn't enough to become a good hunter. They had to also understand that not all matters can be solved with force, especially when put in a leadership position.