The man's hands trembled as he pushed himself to a sitting position, his eyes wide with both disbelief and gratitude. "W-What can I do for you, adventurer? I-I can teach you a lot of magic… or anything you desire."
Alex crossed his arms, his expression unreadable as he replied calmly, "Simple. I know you can make me an Archmage… Can you?"
The man's face froze, his gaze dropping to the ground in thought before looking back at Alex. His voice quivered with a mix of shock and reverence. "You… you want to become an Archmage?"
Alex nodded, his sharp gaze unwavering.
The man hesitated for a moment, then gave a slow, solemn nod. "Yes, I can help you, but…" He paused, his expression growing serious.
