When Benjamin sat down, the other three finally showed satisfied expressions.
"We'd actually wanted to meet you for a long time. Savien has mentioned you many times over the past month." Morna smiled at Savien, her tone carrying a hint of teasing.
"He never takes the initiative to praise people."
Savien remained composed. "I'm merely speaking the truth and stating the facts. The Self-Stabilizing Field Regulation Protocol technology this kid developed has indeed solved quite a few long-standing problems."
"Moreover, after a month of discussions, the gains I've received from him are probably no less than what he has received from me."
The moment Savien said this, several high-level Wizards chatting at the round table nearby involuntarily looked over, a flicker of surprise passing through their eyes.
After all, they knew Savien's personality all too well. He was a research fanatic, but he also thought highly of himself.
For him to give such an evaluation was no longer merely recognition.
Bastian and Morna knew their old friend even better.
Bastian could not help leaning forward. "Oh? Then I must listen carefully."
Morna nodded slightly as well. "I'm rather curious about this little fellow too."
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Savien, however, calmly picked up a cup of tea from beside him. "This kid is no simple matter. He'll definitely accomplish great things in the future. To be honest, I've always felt that we're only ahead of him because we were lucky enough to be born earlier."
"Oh?!" ×2.
Bastian and Morna were genuinely astonished now. Savien's words carried considerable weight.
Feeling their gazes, Benjamin felt cold sweat about to break out all over his body.
"Ahem—Lord Savien, you overestimate me. I'm merely a little luckier than others—"
Benjamin spoke those words from the bottom of his heart. He had always felt that he was