After a moment of hesitation, Santis finally understood what the other person meant by "friends like you".
He looked into Kamel's eyes (or at least at the position where his eyes would be): "Are you referring to Mages of common birth, not under the control of traditional Mage circles or aristocratic families, free to join Cecil and possessing a certain base of knowledge?"
Kamel nodded slightly: "The territory still lacks enough scholars—although we've recruited a group of down-and-out scholars and Mages from nearby areas, it's far from enough, both in quality and in quantity. I once talked to Jenni, and I know her background is somewhat...special, so she doesn't have many connections in the royal capital, but you're different, Mr. Santis. Even though you're of common birth, at least...you're an orthodox Spellcaster who has received a complete education."
