When Saine finally met Eugene, the God of Half-Orcs, a distinguished guest was standing beside him.
Saine knew this guest as well. He was Mane, the Level-4 Knight who had once given them a free passage to travel through the Orc World.
Compared to several decades ago, Saine had changed considerably once more.
Magicians rarely remained unchanged, and Saine's rate of growth was astonishing in anyone's eyes.
"Long time no see, Saine Master." Mane smiled and nodded at Saine.
It was clear that before Saine arrived, Knight Mane had been discussing something with Eugene.
Mane's courteous treatment of Saine, despite possessing Level-4 strength, also took Saine somewhat by surprise.
In Saine's view, Mane's previous generosity and enthusiasm had mostly been for Tourmaline's sake.
But Tourmaline had not come today. Saine had merely come alone to visit Eugene.
"It seems our Wizard World will soon gain another Level-4 Magician."
"I heard about the two forbidden spells you cast during the Plane War, Saine Master," Mane said with a smile.
This was one reason Mane called Saine "Master." In the eyes of the Level-4 Knight Mane, Saine already possessed the qualifications of a "quasi-Level-4 Magician."
That Magic Staff in Saine's hand alone, embedded with two godheads, was enough to make anyone put away any thought of underestimating him.
"You flatter me, Knight Mane. In truth, I am still some distance from the Level-4 realm," Saine replied with a smile.
Saine was not being modest. He truly had no clue for the time being about advancing to Level 4.
Saine had indeed grown rapidly over the years. Even his analysis and application of the power of laws had progressed at an astonishing pace after arriving in the Bewitching Stone World.
But exactly how to advance to Level 4, and what he needed to