"Teacher, what are we doing here?"
The youthful-looking Julius had just stepped out of the World Gate, its edges glowing white.
He found himself before the front steps of a Grimoire Tower.
Of course, he was very familiar with this place.
After all, any child not born into royalty or nobility would go to a nearby Grimoire Tower at the age of fifteen to receive their own Grimoire.
Moreover, all these towers had identical exteriors and internal layouts.
The only difference was the tower master inside, who was usually an elderly mage.
They were not particularly powerful and were only responsible for cleaning and management.
It was worth mentioning that the tower the three had arrived at was the one near Hage Village.
This was where Yuno and Asta had begun their journey.
Naturally, Brimir knew nothing of that. He had merely picked a random place to open a portal.
It was purely a coincidence.
Oh, and Merlin had come along as well and had gotten acquainted with Julius.
"Of course, we're here to get you your own Grimoire, so you won't have to rush back from Sea Star later."
"But my body is only thirteen years old right now."
"It's fine," Brimir said as he walked. "We'll talk it over and have it issued to you early."
"Ah, talk it over—with whom?"
Julius's face was full of bewilderment. "Teacher, outside the designated time, the tower master cannot control the Book Bestowal."
"I know."
"..." Julius sighed inwardly. You know that, yet you still brought me here?
Even so, he followed Brimir into the tower.
They then saw the tower master descend from above while seated on a magic carpet.
"Everyone, the Book Bestowal Ceremony is held every March. Please—"
Before he could finish, Brimir's eyes flashed.
The old man