"You want to become a mage?"
"Why?"
"I heard people in the palace say that you were already a very powerful mage..."
"I want to become someone like you."
Lu Cang fell silent for a moment, then said, "Being a mage isn't an easy profession."
After a pause, he continued, "But there's no easy profession in this world. And setting everything else aside, being a mage is pretty interesting."
"Then I'll ask you one more time. Are you sure you want to become a mage?"
The child nodded emphatically. "I'm sure."
Ding—
The Promotion Ritual on the ground lit up.
Lu Cang spoke slowly. "Elements, stir!"
"Arcana, reflect the image of the Source."
"There is an explorer who wishes to embark on the path of seeking the Source."
"I will awaken him and show him the way!"
The clouds and winds in the sky gradually changed. The wind howled, and all kinds of elements—ice, fire, lightning, earth, wind, and more—began to stir.
"Can you feel the elements?" Lu Cang asked.
"Yes."
"Then try to gather them."
Mo Cheng opened his small hands. Gradually, a ball of flame formed between them.
Whoosh—
The flickering firelight was reflected in Lu Cang's eyes.
It was merely the simplest gathering of elements, yet Lu Cang felt his heart tremble.
"Is this right, Brother Lu Cang?"
Lu Cang suppressed his emotions, nodded slightly, and smiled. "Good. Very good. That's it."
"Looks like you have a talent for magic, too."
Lu Cang and Mo Cheng weren't the only ones there. Several high-ranking officials from the Kingdom of Loren had also come to watch, on Lotdan's orders.
They would be responsible for the child's education and development in the future.
Seeing the child's awakening, they couldn't help covering their mouths.
"This child is a genius, isn't he?"