"That was… quite the tour he gave us," Lucy said, a little amused as they stepped out.
Camroon had gone on at length—far more than expected—explaining everything from Josai's past to their beliefs, even why they dressed in those simple, worn robes.
But despite all that… there was something unexpected there.
They didn't just teach magic to orphans or those who couldn't afford it—they also taught them practical skills, different crafts, ways to actually survive and earn on their own.
That part lingered with Cassian.
It pulled his thoughts back to his own childhood—something he rarely thought about anymore. Back then, he had been too busy just surviving, dealing with things no one in those slums should have ever faced.
If not for his master, Russel… and the warrior training system…
He probably wouldn't have made it out alive.
