The name hung in the air between them.
"He's both?" Damien acted surprised. "I knew he had divine blessing, but I thought he was primarily a battle mage."
"He's both," Elara confirmed. "The first person in over a century who can channel divine magic at High Priest level while also being an C-class battle mage and growing rapidly. He has been blessed to become the most powerful warrior in the Empire. The ultimate hero."
"He seems he's quite capable," Damien finished quietly.
"He is chosen," Elara corrected. "But yes. If Aldric has been training since we last saw him, if he's been developing both types of magic simultaneously..." She trailed off, the implications clear.
"He'd be dangerous," Seria concluded. "Possibly more dangerous than the Imperial Guards we're watching."
They fell silent, each contemplating that reality. Seria and Elara didn't think much of it, only slightly uncomfortable with the fact that Aldric was not fond of Damien.
