The big question that had been on Alen's mind since he had met this man. A person who knew a secret room in the academy. An individual who had an idea of what the Grand Magus were truly doing.
And now what? A mage who was able to use a technique that allowed him to create a magical body in another world. Alen, being a high star mage himself, had never heard of such things, and such a powerful and talented individual—someone like him—should have heard of this man before.
Name, status, position, any of these things would help Alen get to the truth, and either believe this man or believe him less.
"It's quite clear that you are not Kelly's brother," Alen said. "So why would you need to get close to her? Your relationship with them... and the fact that you're gone—if I don't know who you are, then how am I meant to believe your words?"
