Uriel's Invitation, Rejection

"Then we'll talk about it when the time comes."

Leo's attitude was firm as he refused Sono's invitation.

Sono gave Leo a long look and said, "Leo, I think you have far too much prejudice against the Wizards of our Uriel Gathering. Mentor Uriel is a kind and wise elder, and he is also extremely patient when teaching his students."

"Even someone with a Level 2 mental talent like mine receives his meticulous guidance."

Sono's mental energy had now reached 4 points.

Back in the days of the Esmond Gathering, that would indeed have been unimaginable.

Although Leo had noticed this, he still shook his head. "I'm not interested."

Sono continued, "Meet with Mentor Uriel. Perhaps he can even give you guidance in Wizard knowledge."

Leo answered resolutely, "I don't need it."

"What if it has something to do with the bloodline of you Prossians?"

Smiling, Sono took out a box. "Whether you agree or not, you can speak with Mentor Uriel directly."

After saying that, Sono opened the box.

A faint wisp of mental energy rose from within the box, yet it made Leo feel threatened.

A figure emerged in the form of a phantom.

It was an old man who looked kind and approachable.

He wore silver-rimmed glasses and a loose white robe.

Leo took two steps back, widening the distance between himself and the phantom.

The phantom did not mind. Looking at Leo with a certain longing glinting in his eyes, he said, "Hello, Leo Danville. I am Uriel, mentor of the Uriel Gathering."

"When we meet in this form, I know that you must have refused to meet me."

"Still, I can understand how you feel. Lane, the teaching assistant on my side, does indeed hold prejudices against Prossians, which can easily make you biased against