Strictly speaking, he was indeed not quite suitable to become a Caster, for he lacked the patience to study diligently.
After advancing as a Caster, he discovered he was better suited for combat. Compared to tedious research and study, he preferred wielding a blade to cut others down.
But there was no turning back for him now.
Ryan was here merely as a handyman apprentice, though he had other purposes as well.
To Larius, he saw at a glance that Ryan possessed a trace of the Ancient Guardian Clan's bloodline, likely from a collateral branch. Such a person could become a crucial living sacrifice in key moments, which is why he patiently kept him around, thinking he might be useful one day.
It was more prudent to keep the sacrifice close at hand.
Larius, with a solemn expression, said, "On this excursion, I found an ancient scroll that records a ritual capable of exchanging Knowledge and Power."
