Shiayar dreamed again of many years ago, of his first encounter with Hathaway in Knowledge City.
"Whether it's completing the courses at the Black Tower or studying the Arcane Arts, it requires a considerable investment of funds and resources."
"To be honest, we're not fond of such rules either, but the cost of cultivating a Wizard is indeed quite steep—"
"For commoners without family support, perhaps joining the Empire Military Department or serving the nobles of the Princes' Alliance, obtaining Pet Beast offspring that they can produce on a large scale, and embarking on the path of an official Beastmaster might be a better choice."
Outside the magnificent high tower, the guards' words also carried a hint of helplessness.
The Wizards inside the Black Tower are arrogant.
This arrogance is not the flaunting condescension of the nouveau riche but stems from a pride ingrained in their very bones.
