The middle-aged one, perhaps, but Riftan could not believe that the young man currently being admonished by his older peer was competent enough to be a high mage. He had to be in his late teens or early twenties. Another thing that made Riftan suspect inexperience was how tired he looked after just a few hours of riding. It was clear that the young man had never participated in a raid.
Under the Oak Tree
Fantasy · Suji Kim
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