In the evening, the setting sun cast its rays upon the top floor of the Divine Tower of Verdant Flame, painting the entire hall a mesmerizing scarlet hue.0

It was then that Gregory and Bernice finally made their appearances, one after the other.0

Gregory, Grandmaster Verdant Flame’s second apprentice, was a formidable Rank Five mage who founded the Divine Tower of Whispering Flame.0

Gregory’s appearance was a stark contrast to the mages Sein was accustomed to encountering. His bare chest and arms showcased an impressive muscular build, and he wielded a thick, heavy black magic rod.5

Despite being a mage, Gregory appeared even more physically powerful than a typical knight.0

Bernice, Grandmaster...0