Bab 174: Old Versus Young

Wally stood in the middle of the training ground at the heart of the academy. It was a circular arena depressed into the ground. Seats for viewing were placed around it, while stairs to descend into the arena were placed exactly opposite one another.

Lucius walked down the steps, having donned his standard-issue armor, though he chose to leave off the mask, cloak, and hood. Wally wore his typical robes, as he did while being a professor. His bald head glistened in the sun, and his mouth was turned into a massive grin.

"Ah, doesn't this bring back memories, Lucius? The days of me beating your rotten head to a pulp because you could not seem to grasp my lessons." Wally taunted. "Though it seems you were able to learn something from someone. Was I not a good enough teacher for you?"

Lucius grinned. "Not at all, Wally. I just found that the best teacher was experience."