Saleen was only familiar with some of the warriors behind Gurney. Gurney said warmly, "My Lord, the mages wanted to welcome you, but I was afraid that something might happen at the temple so it had to be here instead…"
"You did well, Gurney. You have worked hard. Later I will send you to Lex so that you can learn even more from her."
Gurney was overjoyed. If one wanted to learn swordsmanship, Saleen was the right person to go to. If one wanted to learn command of armies and politics, then Lex would be the right choice. Saleen did not have anyone who had such abilities. By saying this, it meant that Saleen was prepared to groom him.
"My Lord!" The mages rushed to him. Saleen's heart was filled with joy as he saw their familiar faces. Kredian, Francis, and Basta were all here, but what made him happiest was seeing Pasatilo and Kanuka because the both of them had advanced from grade-4 to grade-5 mages and were the same as the rest now.
