Two Letters. Two Paths (3/3)

Pure white snow covered the contrasting black mountains. Rhode stood by the window and admired the snowflakes falling gently. The crackling fireplace behind him warmed the entire room. He turned around and gazed at the black-haired man donned in a Mage's skin tight robe instead of the usual wide coat. The black-haired man had an extraordinary sword by his waist. It had a long sword hilt, which was almost as long as half a magic wand. On the contrary, its blade was extremely short and was slightly longer than a dagger's. This was the unique weapon of the Battle Mage Group. Its design not only guaranteed Mages a convenience in spell casting, but also ensured the usage of menacing swordsmanship techniques.