Most of the exchange between Su Zhou and the gray-eyed youth happened via their souls. The only physical actions were the boy repeatedly handing various sums of money and Magic Books to Su Zhou, so not much time had actually passed.
After establishing their partnership, the youth began a brief self-introduction.
Elias Naisel. That was the name of the blue-haired, gray-eyed youth in the black, hooded robe. His true features were quite handsome and delicate. Although he was a bit short for his age, it was clear he had a good foundation and a promising future.
He was the third son of the current Duke of the Naisel family, the rulers of this region. Since birth, almost all records of his existence had been erased. He was a secret asset, deliberately hidden away in other Shelter Cities, to be activated only in a time of dire crisis.
"His eyes and Magic Power fluctuations... they're exactly the same as the Duke's!"
