Wael sat down on a chair. He stroked his beard and said cheerily, “All these years, I’ve dreamed of making the Tempris House a reputable and highly sought-after institute once again. Sadly, no one was willing to join our house because of my past mistake. Since you’ve joined us, I am starting to see hope for us once more. I’ve decided to pass over the position of Head of Tempris House to you.”
James hurriedly shook his head. “Sir Wael, you shouldnʼt do that! You canʼt!”
James had joined the Tempris House since he needed a safe and peaceful place to concentrate on his cultivation and training. He did not want to be bothered with the duties and responsibilities of managing an institution.
Wael snapped at him, “You should leap at this opportunity, young man! Do you have any idea the pressure I’m under trying to make you the next head of the Tempris House? Can you imagine how much work I have to do? Elders from the other houses are all eyeing this position!”
James tried to steer the conversation away from this topic. He asked, “Sir Wael, have you ever heard of Emperor Raiah? His real name is Seraiah Grantis.”
“Emperor Raiah? Seraiah Grantis?” After a short pause, Wael shook his head, “Whoʼs that? Is he a famous powerhouse?”
James narrowed his eyes. “You know about Wynne Dalganus, the Sword Demon. Yet, why havenʼt you heard of Emperor Raiah?”
Wael gave a slight shrug. “Wynne Dalganus was a cultivator who had left an impressive and long-lasting mark on the Endlos’ history. Although he has long passed, his philosophy and skills continued to influence countless generations of sword cultivators after him. Many cultivators wish to visit the place where he stored his sword, the Dalganus Sword, to get a good look at it.”
James tapped on his jaw.
‘That canʼt be right. Zeno said Wynne Dalganus was Emperor Raiahʼs friend and subordinate. Yet, why do people only know about Wynne Dalganus but not of Seraiah Grantis?’ James was confused as he thought about it.
Since Wael did not seem to know much about Emperor Raiah, James decided not to drag the conservation. He politely suggested, “If that is all, you should get going then, Sir Wael. I’m planning to train for a while.”
“James, you should reconsider being the head of the Tempris House. If you are up for it, I’ll do everything in my power to help you earn the position!” Wael persuaded.
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