Roland stared at the parchment, which remained remarkably well-preserved despite its age, his fingertips tapping unconsciously on the wooden table.
The crisp tapping was the only sound echoing through the quiet cabin.
After a moment of silence, Roland spoke slowly, his brow furrowed.
"So, Mr. Bronson..."
His finger tapped the Crystal Cluster on the table.
"Could it be a Wizard conducting this kind of forbidden experiment?"
"A Wizard? Ha!"
Bronson froze for a second, then shook his head decisively.
"Absolutely not. Believe me, Roland, no Professional who has mastered an Extraordinary Power would ever dabble in such nefarious practices. However..."
He noticed Roland's furrowed brow and asked in confusion.
"You seem... particularly wary of Wizards?"
"It's not that I'm wary..."
Roland shook his head, a complicated look flashing in his eyes.
"It's merely awe for those who command Extraordinary Power."
