Anger

Azterlan was different from Punk and Kane. Strictly speaking, he was comparatively "complete" as a human being in terms of personality. He was not as emotionally detached as Punk, nor was he as crazed and unpredictable as Kane.

For that very reason, Azterlan possessed both strengths and weaknesses in his character. He was optimistic, easygoing, Lawful Good, and content to avoid conflict with the world. At the same time, he was somewhat self-centered, indecisive, and lacking in resolve.

In summary, the White-robed Mage was a very normal "human." He had his good sides and his less-than-good sides, and his personality possessed contradictory aspects under different circumstances.

If this man had merely been a scholar or researcher, then his personality would have been nothing more than a normal mental state. He would only have been a pragmatic young man with lofty ideals. Those commonplace ways of thinking and psychological traits could not be counted as virtues, but naturally, they could not be counted as flaws either.

But... as a Legendary Mage—especially one from the Hermit faction unfortunate enough to encounter three "abnormal creatures"—Azterlan's personality made it difficult for him to gain much of an advantage in either open or covert confrontations.

After all, even if he held the stronger position in terms of power, the kind heart that wished to protect his "home" would make any conscientious person hesitate.

Now, Punk had seized upon Azterlan's greatest weakness: his kindness. The most advantageous "hostage" for the three "invaders" was White Stone City, standing at the very center of the Magic Lock with nowhere to go.

It was precisely because he understood these "weaknesses" in Azterlan's character that the Legendary Mage, having temporarily set aside his experiment, calmly walked out of his residence and faced the White-robed Mage standing at the door...

"Hello,