45 Not Difficult At All (2/2)
The old man knocked on a gray and brown door.
”Come on in.”
A mature and steady male voice came from behind the door.
The old man bowed and opened the door, before he made a gesture to Roland.
Roland entered the study. He saw a middle-aged man seated on a white chair in a bright gray magic robe.
The man had been rather calm until he saw Roland.
”Language Proficiency?” Aldo stood up and looked at Roland, obviously surprised. ”You can cast the complete version of this spell?”
Stunned, Roland asked, ”Is this spell very hard?”
Roland had practiced it for a month and found it challenging, but judging from Aldo's expression, the spell seemed even more difficult than he imagined.
”Yes, of course. Please sit down.” Aldo calmed down and sat down, too. He eyed Roland with respect and smiled, ”You said you are a Golden Son, who's favored by the Life Goddess and does not age or die?”
”I'm certain that I don't die, but I'm not sure about aging yet,” explained Roland.
”Then, what has brought you here?” Aldo said half-jokingly, ”You're not here to ask for trouble, right? The Yalows had conflicts with two Golden Sons over women and were forced to run to the capital.”
Because of women! Aldo was quite amorous, too. His concern was definitely valid.
Roland shook his head and denied it. ”Of course not.”
He had been observing the maids in the building. They lived well. Despite their embarrassing identity, they could at least keep themselves warm and full.
Over the past two days, Roland had seen too many beggars who lacked food and clothes. Compared to them, the maids were almost living in heaven.
”Then, what's your purpose here?” Aldo held his chin with his left hand and asked, ”Please forgive my bluntness, but I have too many things to do. I don't want to waste any of my time.”
Roland had to admit that Aldo's gesture made him look like a graceful gentleman.
Roland smiled and said, ”I would like to join the Association of Mages.”
”What?” Aldo was stunned. ”You want to join us?”
Roland nodded, slightly surprised at Aldo's reaction.
”Seriously? You're not tricking me?” Aldo smacked the desk and stood up quickly.
He seemed to be ecstatic!
Roland was astounded. He did not know why Aldo reacted in such a way.
”Welcome, welcome.” Aldo stood up and patted Roland's shoulder in excitement. ”Did you know that I'm the only official Mage in Delpon? Those magic apprentices are unbelievably stupid. They can use level-zero tricks, and some have managed to master one or two level-one spells, but they are barely of any use. They barely have any theoretical knowledge on magic. There's nobody that I can communicate with.
”It's fantastic that you're willing to join us.”
Aldo vigorously shook Roland's hand as he talked. He was obviously excited.
Roland was lost for words. Was it so easy to join the Association of Mages? Why did the guards of the Magic Tower and Gru both hint that it was difficult? He had expected tests and trials before he could join.