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Aberleign did not expect the young man's answer. He also remembered that the Ginehart duchy doesn't welcome mages except for the mage that was working with Duke Blackwell. This must have meant that he was just permitted to enter that tower despite the objections from his parents. Even so, there was nothing wrong with him expressing his interest in the young man since he was not affiliated with any organization.

"You have two outstanding children, your first born is a general while your second born is a brilliant mage." He looked at Ulysses and gave him a smile. He was starting to patronize the man because he wanted to make the young mage an acquaintance and maybe make him his successor too.

"Yes, they are," Ulysses was proud because of them and he wouldn't be ashamed to praise them and dote on them.