When he reached the shores of Lake Lordamere again and saw the spires of the Violet City, Karin felt a little excited.
It had been some time since he had last returned here.
He went to the lakeside, took out his Staff, and sent a signal; about half a minute later, the familiar unmanned boat slowly made its way over!
Karin boarded the boat with practiced ease and soon set foot on Dalaran's soil.
Kel'Thuzad and Khadgar had already returned ahead of him. They should have told their mentor most of what had happened in the south.
But he would still have to explain the specific details himself.
Several years had passed since he had left Dalaran, and the city had undergone a few changes... but on the whole, it was much as it had been before.
Looking at the bustling Violet Library and the members of the Wandering Mage coming and going, Karin could not help smiling... the sight suddenly reminded him of his former self.
Passing through the Portal on the right side of the Violet Citadel, Karin headed straight for the castle's top floor...
Khadgar was at the door. When he saw Karin appear, he hurriedly stood up.
"Karin, you're back! Our mentor has been waiting for you for a long time!"
Karin nodded, then walked straight into the study.
Antonidas sat behind his desk, waiting for him. His beard and hair were a little whiter than when they had last met.
The instant Karin stepped into the room, he suddenly felt a powerful mental pressure bearing down on him.
Antonidas's mental power was immense, but it carried no malice... Karin knew this was a trial from his mentor, or rather, a test!
Closing his eyes and concentrating all his mental power, Karin struck back