"If your teacher asked you to keep your identity secret and you couldn't reveal it, I'd understand."
"What I really want to know is, why aren't you continuing down the path your teacher laid out for you and becoming a true professional as soon as possible?" He paused, his tone tinged with a hint of envy and emotion that he hadn't even noticed himself. "You're not like me. I'm afraid I'll never get any farther in this life. But becoming a professional is the only way to truly cross the threshold and touch extraordinary power."
What the captain meant was... a professional.
He Xi had naturally thought about this question.
But in his vague understanding, it seemed like something to consider only after reaching level 20. And when he'd first arrived in Rose Town, he'd been in such a hurry to make money that he hadn't looked into it any further.
Besides, he really didn't have a teacher.
"Captain, my situation is a little unusual." He Xi chose his words carefully. "But I'd really like to ask your advice. How does one become a professional? Do you need to reach a certain level, say... level 20?"
Hulk pondered for a moment. "Hmm... I don't know the exact requirements for mages, but most professions have a few things in common. Usually, you need to meet specific requirements in some of your attributes. Some also require you to master certain signature skills or knowledge. When you meet these hidden conditions, you'll sense a guiding force from somewhere beyond your understanding. Following it will awaken you as the corresponding professional and grant you that profession's unique gifts."
He Xi's plan was to pursue the path of a mage.
Not only was [Earth Affinity] a top-tier talent for spellcasting, but mages also had the