After Diego and his father left, Roland sought out Leon to ask about them.
The Corlens Family maintained the genealogies of the Lainer World's nobility, and they did indeed find something: Diego's ancestors had once followed the Arkham Family in resisting the Atrelin People, sacrificing their family fortune for the cause and gradually falling into decline.
A hundred years was neither a particularly long time nor a particularly short one.
It was already enough to change a great many things.
"Lord Roland, why did you suddenly ask about them?" Leon was somewhat puzzled.
"Nothing in particular. I was just curious." Roland shook his head.
He now knew that more and more people were paying attention to him, so he no longer readily revealed either his likes or his dislikes.
However, a few days later, when Diego was summoned again, Roland specifically made time to talk with him. The people at the estate thus learned that he appreciated this young man.
Roland discovered that Diego had an excellent feel for language, which convinced him that this truly was a rare talent.
He had not forgotten that he still had a wagered contest against the West Lainer Mage Tower in a few years. Moreover, following his legendary destiny, passing on civilization, and benefiting the world truly did require some gifted, intelligent students.
If the young man proved teachable, he sincerely intended to nurture him and put his talents to good use.
In a conference room outside the office area.
Diego sat alone at one corner of a long table, his head lowered as he wrote something.
Not long before, Roland had brought out several manuscripts he had just finished, asking him to read them carefully and write down his opinions.
He was deliberately testing Diego's proficiency in Seris to see whether