Chapter 3829: (￣︶￣) This time, it should be fine, right?
The main hall of the Northern Branch of the Magic Association, in the magic city of Oisast.
Today was the final day to register for the First-Class Mage Examination. The Northern Branch of the Magic Association in Oisast would officially begin that important "First-Class Mage" assessment tomorrow, so once the office closed today, it would no longer accept any registrations.
Beneath the lofty dome, despite the gloomy weather outside and the lack of natural light, the steady, gentle glow of the magic lamps still lit the busy, solemn hall brightly.
The air naturally carried a distinctive scent, a mixture of parchment, magical ink, and the faint fluctuations of magic emanating from countless mages.
"Ahh..."
Since it was the final day to register, hardly anyone was coming in. The mage at the reception desk responsible for registration looked a little drowsy. She let out a huge yawn and even stretched lazily.
"I'm so sleepy!"
After stretching, she rubbed her cheeks, glanced around, and muttered under her breath,
"How about..."
"I sneak off early?"
Today was already the last day to register, and it was afternoon. She figured nobody else would come in to sign up.
After all, the First-Class Mage Examination was an important event that took place only once every three years. Most people registered two or three months in advance, or even half a year ahead. Even those who were cutting it close usually signed up ten days or so beforehand. Who would wait until the afternoon of the last day?
In fact, not just today—she hadn't received a single application since a week ago. She'd spent the past several days standing here with nothing to do, bored out of her mind.
"Hm?"
Just as she was about to