"Looks like your magical talent is even better than I thought," Andeni said, unable to keep a little envy from creeping into her heart.
She couldn't help thinking back to her own early days. After leaving her village, she'd struggled to progress from a clueless novice to an apprentice who could handle cantrips, then completed countless quests to gain experience and money before finally advancing to Mage.
Even with talent far beyond that of an ordinary person and an innate sensitivity to mana, it had still taken her almost two years.
"I have you to thank for recommending the Spellcaster Apprentice Mutual Aid Association in Wormwood Town. It really was a great place. It saved me a lot of time," Gauss said sincerely.
He set the fruit on the table.
"I bought you some fruit on the way here. I didn't know what you liked, so I picked up a little of everything."
Andeni stared at Gauss.
She had recommended that he visit Wormwood Town, but she hadn't expected him to go there and advance from apprentice to professional in a single trip.
In truth, she'd mainly wanted him to meet and talk with other Spellcaster Apprentices, slowly build up experience and reap what benefits he could, then hone his skills for another year or two. After that, he could have advanced to Class Rank naturally.
If a civilian apprentice association really worked as well as Gauss claimed, people would be flocking to its doors.
Still processing her shock, she walked over to the table, rose onto her tiptoes, and rummaged through the bag of fruit.
"You didn't have to bring me a gift."
Though she said that,
she immediately added, "By the way, blueberries are my favorite."
"Sure. I'll bring you some next time."
After washing some fruit, the