I Will Kill Him In His Lair

Although it was a tradition for nobility to participate in the trial, heirs rarely left their lands. Most had low qualifications and didn't want to leave a life of luxury for an uncertain wizard path. 

With Ian's previous behavior, Eldric had never thought he would leave. 

"Oh? That's already decided. We'll talk about it later—we still have time," Ian replied, not wanting to stage a dramatic discussion. He had more pressing matters to consider. 

"Any news from the Imperial Capital?" 

He asked about the topic that concerned him the most, as it was almost time for Ethos's attack as mentioned in Arcane Passage. 

"No... there's nothing unusual, as you feared," Duke Eldric said, shaking his head.

He'd been monitoring the situation closely, but so far, there was no news.