171 Instruction (1/2)
Chapter 171: Instruction
Translator: Kris_LiuEditor: Vermillion
Facing the apprentices’ attitude, Tom realized how rebellious these young teenagers could be in this age, so he hurriedly clarified, ”I want you folks to understand that the Congress of Magic is not like the past ancient magic empire, and most of the sorcerers in the congress will still be willing to accept you as his or her apprentice even after you have studied under Mr. Evans, as long as you’re not Mr. Evans registered apprentice.”
Hearing Tom’s words, a few apprentices raised their heads.
”I know many of you once heard from Mr. Astar that lots and lots of sorcerers, because they could not keep an open mind toward arcana, failed to make the breakthrough upward to middle or high-rank mage level. However, as you folks can see, Mr. Evans is a real sorcerer already before his twenties, and this talent is quite precious even in the congress. Compared with those old-school sorcerers, Mr. Evans might be able to provide you folks with great new insights, and maybe one day Mr. Evans will become a mentor!”
The title, mentor, was especially used to respect those high-rank mages. Across the continent, high-rank mages were very rare, even in the Duchy of Violet.
Tom’s words clearly showed that he saw the great potential in Lucien, especially because of the task had Lucien perfectly fulfilled before.
As many of them were quite shy, some young apprentices started to whisper to each other again.
At this time, Sprint, who clearly viewed himself as the leader of the apprentices, responded in a quite firm attitude, ”I still prefer to study arcana on my own.”
”I agree. We’ve all got our own schedules.” Katrina nodded.
Tom’s face looked a bit gloomy now. He rather felt awkward for Lucien.
When Tom was about to say something else, Lucien finally started to talk to the apprentices, ”Everyone needs to make their own choices, and I understand. What about the others? Anyone wants to study arcana with me?”
The six or seven teenagers standing close to Sprint and Katrina exchanged a look among each other and lowered their heads again, and the rest of the apprentices went back to silence as well.
Even the teenagers who wanted to give it a shot felt quite hesitant again.
At this time, finally, one teenager boy took a step forward and said in respect, ”Mr. Evans, can you be my teacher?”
”Annick?!” The rest of the apprentices were very surprised.
”You sure, Annick?” Lucien smiled.
Annick was a plain-looking teenager boy, however, at this time, his blue eyes were shining with hope.
”Yes, Mr. Evans,” answered Annick sincerely. ”I come from a family of magic, and I’ve been infused with all kinds of exciting legends of the great sorcerers since when I was a kid. However, it has been a hundred years since our family produced the last real sorcerer. I believe in your talent in magic, Mr. Evans… You becoming a real sorcerer at such a young age makes me believe in your wisdom. I hope that I could have the pleasure to become your student, even for only a short period of time.”
Annick’s family had been falling in the past years. Annick’s spiritual power potential was greater than his family peers, and hence he was burdened with the great hope from his parents and relatives. However, Annick’s arcana talent was not as impressive as that of his spiritual power, so he understood that he needed to seize every possible opportunity that he encountered.
”Well… Welcome, Annick.” Lucien nodded, ”Let’s work together.”
Then, following Annick, another two teenager apprentices volunteered.
”Mr. Evans, I want to learn from you as well.” Layria’s voice was crisp, and her big eyes looked very sincere.
”Me, too. Mr. Evans.” Heidi joined them as well with his slightly chubby face with few freckles on it.
As they were speaking, both of them slightly pulled Annick’s shirt from behind, as if they were showing their support to him.
Lucien was a bit touched by their pure friendship. He smiled and said to Annick, Layria and Heidi, ”No problem. Three students is enough. I cannot handle teaching more.”