For Loran, the most important gain in recent times was getting to know Miles and his sister Cynthia.
Miles was seven years older than him, truly an elder brother, but his talent in cultural studies wasn't as prominent as his talent in meditation and swordsmanship. In contrast, Loran could help him review.
And Miles' sister, Cynthia, was a smart and cute girl. She had also experienced tough times and was more mature compared to her peers. They became friends.
Miles also discovered that Loran was indeed worthy of being recognized by Lord Ian as a genius. He thought quickly and had an unusually keen understanding of the essence of things. Moreover, he was very humble and polite, which might have originated from low self-esteem, but has gradually transformed into steadiness due to learning knowledge.
