章 2197: Other Cases

"Mmm, good." Emperor Rael heaved a sigh of relief. "One more Sage-level asset to protect the Kandrian Empire. We can never have too many. Especially considering the magnitude of the tribulations that await Kandria."

Rui turned to his father with an intrigued expression. "How has the Sage recruitment program been going, Father?"

"It's been going remarkably well thus far." Emperor Rael smiled. "We have gotten five ill, crippled, or damaged Martial Sages on board. We still have three more cases in progress. If we can get all three of them, then we'll be set."

An excited smile cracked at the edge of Rui's mouth. "Five Martial Sages? That's crazy. That's a historic growth in the number of Martial Sages for any nation within such a short number of years."