Chapter 329: Noble Soul (2)
In the Camelon city, the heartland of magic, only one special institution remained in what was now merely a shadow of its former self.
The Council of Elders.
This body was considered the pinnacle of the magical world. It had transcendent authority, free from all rules and regulations. All members were at least Class 8 mages, and meetings were infrequent unless a significant issue arose.
However, today, an unusual gathering of seven out of the twelve council members was taking place. The reason was none other than the summoning of the council by its elder and Class 9 mage, Sael Ri, for the first time in three years.
Usually, attendance at these meetings was abysmally low, with only those who wished to attend showing up.
Even when they did gather, it was mostly filled with noisy chatter. Today, however, the council was silent.
"... I see a few are missing."
An elderly voice echoed, causing the council members to gulp nervously.
Typically, as mages grew in power, they also grew younger in appearance.
A Class 6 mage no longer aged visibly. A Class 7 mage regained some youth, while a Class 8 mage could maintain the appearance of someone in their twenties or thirties.
Ultimately, a Class 9 mage undergoes a phenomenon called reverse aging or body change, transforming their body into the most ideal form for using magic, which often meant appearing much younger.