Bab 1092: Facts and Legends (Part 2)

"Why do you think Spirit Magic spells and advanced Runesmithing aren't taught to the student until the master is about to pass away?

"Because they are the two disciplines that allow to cast the strongest spells and craft the most powerful weapons. Once the student-master gap becomes too small, the only thing that a disgruntled apprentice needs to kill their more skilled mentor is a moment of distraction.

"No matter how powerful a tower is, if it doesn't recognize your aggressor as an enemy, it's no better than the armor that you left in your closet.

"Powerful mages don't die dramatically on the battlefield at the hand of their century-long nemeses. They die pitifully while taking a dump, at the hand of their own children or of those who they considered as such.

"Why do you think the children of the Guardians only trust their Harbingers?" Faluel said while looking at Friya.