A dark-haired youth with piercing blue eyes stood proud atop the battlement. He wore dark robes and a white cape that billowed in the winds behind him, making him look very heroic.
"I am Edward," he introduced himself. "Magus of Acadia."
Beside him stood a middle-aged man with slightly graying hair around the temples. He wore gray robes and a black cape.
"I am Balthazar," he said with a light nod. "Magus of Acadia."
"You're…" Virion's eyes slightly widened as he gazed at the older of the two. "Blackfire Balthazar!"
Even Bunosilo was taken aback by his sudden arrival. It was clear that Balthazar's reputation had spread beyond the Galestine.
Balthazar silently nodded.
He then turned to King Maximilian and offered a handshake. "It's a pleasure to meet you," he said with a faint, polite smile.
