"More noble, more akin to the essence of the higher beings' blood! And what can be derived from this discovery!"
"A new Caryll Rune! A new Arcane!"
"We are so close, Gremman! Just a little more, and we can elevate humanity to join the ranks of the higher beings! We cannot miss this opportunity!"
As Lawrence spoke further, his tone became not more intense, but rather calm.
Yet that calmness did not mean he was not persistent; on the contrary... it meant he had made up his mind, with no possibility of wavering.
By now, these words were decisions, not discussions.
Suddenly, Lawrence looked at the Old Hunter sitting on the bench below the podium and smiled slightly.
"You never thought of telling your student the truth, did you?"
Gremman slightly raised his head, the shadow cast by the brim of his hat receded, revealing his thin face covered with a mess of stubble, and his slightly curled lips.
"Maria will understand... she will..."
