115 Its Black Under the Ligh (2/2)

The children instantly perked up.

Vivian led the two selected children up to the second floor when she bumped into the white-haired Jerry.

Jerry was very old. Even though his mental power was the highest among the magic apprentices, his frail body was a burden to him. His rate of improvement was far inferior to Vivian's.

Even so, Jerry didn't give up.

He knew very well that as Mages improved, their lifespans would slowly increase. He would slowly improve himself, and his life would slowly extend. He could continue his ignoble existence until he became an Elite Mage one day.

When that happened, he would apply to turn his body elemental and become a different Elemental Mage. This would give him a few hundred years of life.

Of course, this was the most optimistic scenario. He knew very well that his talent was lacking, and his chances of holding out to that point in time were low.

Hence, when he saw the two children who were less than twelve years old, he could not help but show envy and jealousy.

How good would it be if he had met Deputy Chairman Roland at this age!

He walked over and looked at the two children who were nervous and afraid. He sighed and walked down the stairs.

One of the children asked, ”Is he the chairman?”

”No, he's a magic apprentice like me,” Vivian explained.

”He's already so old, but he's still an apprentice. It's hard to learn magic, right? Will we be able to master it?” the child asked worriedly.

Vivian explained gently, ”I'm not sure about the other Magic Towers, but our deputy chairman is very good at teaching.”

The two children finally gained some confidence.

At that moment, someone pushed open a door. Claus walked out and saw the two children. He asked, ”Are these the new apprentices chosen by the deputy chairman? Hmm, they look rather normal.”

Upon hearing this, the two children immediately felt disheartened.

”I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I don't mean it. I'll buy you something as an apology.” Claus smiled.

”You're going out too?” Vivian was a little surprised.

”Other than me, who else goes out?” Claus was surprised.

Vivian replied, ”Jerry went out as well. He didn't look too happy.”

”Jerry, he's probably going to visit his grandson,” said Claus with a smile. ”He visits his grandson every month or two.”

”Where are you going then?”

”I'm going to the slave market for a walk. Since you're not willing to take the initiative, I'll be checking to see if there's anything good there. I'll buy one for the deputy chairman.”

Vivian's face immediately darkened. ”How dare you!”

”Then you should take the initiative.” Claus grunted and went down the stairs.