An intruder (3) - Inspiration

"Are you saying they are looking down on static casting?" Eldrian had asked. 

"Not just that!" Jade was filled with energy in her reply. "They even looked down on the method of using runes that you shared with that girl."

Jade's words caused Eldrian's eyes to narrow and the atmosphere to drop by a few degrees. Noticing the sudden change, Jade missed a breath.

"Are they targeting her?" Eldrian asked, his voice coated with venom. 

"No, not at all!" Jade hurried to explain, wishing to dispel her shivers as soon as possible. "They considered her method of learning to connect with mana as a crutch. Something only the weak would rely on." 

'Only the weak? I see, so that is their opinion...' That piece of information was truly useful. 'So, they consider themselves above others... perhaps the descendants of gods? Or do they consider themselves modern gods, an advanced race? Then, how many are there?'