After everyone had been summoned and transported back.
Sage Pansy, who had originally been resting with his eyes closed, slowly walked onto the raised platform in the hall.
He said, "Apprentices, Wizards, I am Sage Pansy, head of the Pansy School. You have fortunately passed the Trial Plane's test."
"Next, all those who qualify will receive a Mind-Focusing Potion as a reward."
"Here, I wish you all an early breakthrough to become First-Ring Wizards and members of Isata!"
"After becoming Wizards, you may join the Pansy School and continue your studies. Of course, if another Wizard is willing to take you as an apprentice, you may also join another school."
"I hope that all of you can obtain a better future in Isata!"
After Sage Pansy finished speaking, the staff below the platform bowed in unison and called out, "Thank you, Sage Pansy."
The other apprentices, including Charles and the others, also bowed and called out, "Thank you, Sage Pansy."
Sage Pansy then departed, and a Great Wizard approached the eight Wizards, including Charles.
He swept his gaze over them with a smile. "You are all quite impressive, becoming Wizards while still in the Trial Plane."
"Follow me!"
Charles and the others obediently followed him out of the hall and into a slightly smaller room nearby.
There, the Great Wizard said, "Take out all your Trial Vouchers."
"The Trial Plane has ended. Originally, your reward would have been Mind-Focusing Potions, but now that you are all Wizards, you no longer have any use for them."
"Isata has a rule: Mind-Focusing Potions may only be obtained in the Trial Plane. No Mind-Focusing Potion may circulate outside."
"Therefore, your gains this time will be converted into Isata credits."
A Wizard beside Charles asked, "May I ask what credits are, and what they