"It's not that simple; the portal is quite special. I took Alhazred to have a look, and even he couldn't solve it. He said perhaps only you could figure it out."
Everything Lance said was the truth, but why did it sound a bit strange?
Regarding that mystical scholar mentioned by the Lord, Alviss had also encountered him, and even witnessed him wielding powerful spells.
Knowing that he was a scholar with profound knowledge in the field of mysticism, if even he couldn't manage it, then it surely wasn't a common portal.
More important was the mutual admiration, which for him was very flattering, as recognition like this always felt rewarding.
Of course, this could only be said among equals; if it were a novice or ordinary person, any acknowledgment would seem superficial.
This desire for knowledge was a common trait among these spellcasters, and since it concerned his area of expertise, Alviss couldn't help but feel intrigued.
