The scholars attending this gathering were no ordinary individuals. Among them were many yellow and even green-tier mages. But their status wasn’t always determined by their magical prowess. Some mages had relatively low battle ranks, yet their deep knowledge and accomplishments in magical research earned them as much respect as any powerful spellcaster.
"Hahaha, Stark, don’t worry, everyone’s just a bit eager to meet you," Professor Boldt said, his tone warm and reassuring as he patted Oliver on the shoulder. "Many of these scholars are simply curious about you. Most of them mean no harm!"
Just a few moments ago, Oliver had been surrounded by a large group of scholars, who seemed to treat him as if he were a specimen to be examined—an unsettling experience for him. It had been an overwhelming display of curiosity, even bordering on invasive.