Returning to where Loran was felt completely different this time.
Before, he had always come as an apprentice. This time, he had finally become a wizard and arrived in a black robe.
After getting permission from the guards, he entered Loran's laboratory again.
Loran had finished her work and was watching Charles at her leisure.
She smiled and said, "Congratulations, Charles! After several years of study, you've finally succeeded in joining Isata!"
"Thank you, Senior Sister. Thank you for your help," Charles replied.
Loran went on to ask, "What are your plans from here?"
Charles shook his head. "I'm not sure what I should do now."
"Should I go meet our teacher?"
Although Loran had accepted Charles as a student on their teacher's behalf, he still hadn't met the teacher.
Loran nodded. "Now that you've become a wizard, I can tell you a few things."
"In Isata, becoming a third-circle grand wizard is a very important stage."
"Every third-circle grand wizard is looking for a chance to become a fourth-circle Wizard Sage."
"At this stage, many grand wizards take on a large number of students, who all become their capable assistants."
"Our teacher, Anderson, is at this stage too."
"That's why Jody and you were both accepted as students by me on our teacher's behalf while you were first-class apprentices."
"While you're still apprentices, the teacher doesn't need to personally guide you, since I can do that. Once you become a first-circle wizard, your training and guidance will have to come directly from the teacher."
"Go back and get ready. In a little while, I'll take you to meet the teacher."
Charles nodded. "Yes! Thank you, Senior Sister."
As he left Loran's place, Charles sighed.
Isata wasn't a kind place, and the grand wizards probably weren't much better.
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