Chapter 52: The Mage Guilds Test (1/2)
”Alright, Thank you.”
Lawrend bid his farewell before leaving with Aleshia.
”Let's go to the Mage Guild next.”
Lawrend told Aleshia before he rode inside the carriage that was waiting for them outside. They soon arrived in front of an ancient-looking building. There was a placard of a simple magic circle above its door. Some parts of the building were covered in moss. It was obvious that this building has stood here for a long time.
Unlike the lanterns used all over the city, which was fueled by fire, the lanterns in front of the Mage Guild were glowing with pure white light. It made the building stand out in the city.
”The Mage Guild…”
Lawrend gulped heavily. There was a mixture of excitement and anticipation inside him. He wanted to know why he couldn't cast his Shock Arc before. His question would finally be answered here.
They entered the Mage Guild, and they were greeted by the bustling noises inside. There were tables where several Mages wearing cloaks or long robes were having a heated discussion with each other.
Lawrend and Aleshia approached the receptionist. It was a young man wearing a blue cloak. There was an emblem of the Mage Guild pinned to it. It was the same design as the placard displayed outside.
”Good evening. How may I help you?”
The receptionist smiled at them gently.
”I have questions about spell casting. Where can I find answers about it?”
Lawrend asked the receptionist.
”Oh! Are you a Beginner Mage, perhaps?”
The receptionist quickly realized that Lawrend was just a Beginner Mage. Only Beginner Mages would ask such questions, after all.
”Yes.”
Lawrend nodded candidly.
”We have a library over there, but you have to be a member of the Mage Guild to use it.”
The receptionist pointed towards their right. There was an open library there, and many Mages were scrolling through them.
”Do I need to take a test?”
Lawrend asked.
”Please follow me.”
Instead of answering him, the receptionist left his post and guided them. He brought Lawrend and Aleshia through a door leading to the back of the building.
”This is the testing grounds. You cast your spell, and we would judge your capabilities off of it.”
The receptionist explained to them.
”...”
Lawrend had a pained face as he realized that he had to cast his spell. He couldn't even cast it. How could he be tested? He would just fail.
”Is there a problem? If you still don't know how to cast a spell, we can test your mana for purity and volume.”
The receptionist quickly realized what Lawrend was troubled about. It was not the first time that he encountered someone who couldn't cast a spell yet.
”We'll do that then.”
Lawrend replied. Since he couldn't cast his spell anymore, he might as well just test his mana's purity.