"Indeed," Lord Joseph affirmed, taking his place in the room designated for Lord Ivan. Lady Eliza and Lady Diana followed, arranging themselves around the sizable table.
Lord Ivan positioned himself opposite the two ladies, with Tyler and Ryan flanking him.
The discussion delved into the unexpected arrival of the mages from the kingdom's prestigious magic academy. It was highly irregular for such an esteemed institution to show interest in a newly developed village.
Each person present recognized the gravity of the situation and the weightiness of their mission, assigned personally by the king himself. Failure was not an option.
The crux of the issue lay in the mages' arrival. It was more than likely that they sought to recruit Yuan and his wives into their academy.
The institution held great influence in the kingdom, with noble heirs and the most gifted mages in the land flocking there to study.