Dickson shrugged it off, but something suddenly crossed his mind that made his throat go dry.

"Are you talking about... the Ancient Sage?" he asked.

Ezra nodded. "Indeed. If anyone in the capital could discover and nurture such talent, I can't think of anyone else who could."

The Ancient Sage was a legendary name in Martial City. Even now, no one dared to mention it in public. It was only whispered about in private conversations. No one knew for certain whether the Ancient Sage had truly ach