The Inner Court.
The Thunderbird Clan.
Sir Astarot and the two Thunderbird leaders were gathered inside the large orange-leafed tree.
"It has been two weeks," the silver Thunderbird said. "I can say I did expect Grey to last this long, but I did not think the other young man would endure it as well."
"He is the only Summoner I have seen use an Elemental Warrior the way he does," Sir Astarot replied. "It is normal for him to stand above ordinary geniuses." He had originally believed neither of them would last more than a week. That they had already spent two weeks beneath the lightning tree was surprising, yet not unbelievable. He had stopped judging Grey with common sense since the young man left the small world the last time.
