“Who’s next?” Brandon’s gaze swept over the mages from the other clans. Those who had mocked him earlier now avoided his eyes, silently praying he would look elsewhere and spare them further humiliation. The fierce aura radiating from him had crushed any lingering thoughts most of them had of challenging him. It was clear to all that Brandon’s strength rivalled the leaders of the younger generation, a fact that stung, considering he wasn’t even regarded as the top fighter in the Gordons clan. Everyone present already knew Alec was the true leader of the Gordons clan; younger generations, this is why despite seeing Agnes occupying the leader seat, it didn’t shake their conviction. They all assumed it was Alec’s ploy to lure enemies into clashing with his generals, forcing them to re

