"Teacher, the results of this Monthly Exam are out. Thanks to their improved command of Seris, the Elite Apprentices have made tremendous progress."
Inside the Department Office of the East Lainer Mage Tower.
Diego brought back the freshly issued grade report and shared the good news with Roland.
Roland was not surprised to hear it.
These results had all been built on piles of money.
"How are things going for you now? Have you settled into being a new Teaching Assistant?"
After asking about the Elite Apprentices for a while, Roland turned his attention to his own students.
Unlike the others, Diego and Bona had virtually been treated as his personal disciples, having spent two solid years studying under him.
By the conventions of the arcane community, Roland also had a responsibility to support their careers as mages after they became Teaching Assistants.
"His Excellency Lie Yi has been very considerate of us. He's taught us a great deal."
"Heh, His Excellency Lie Yi is an expert in calligraphy. His calligraphy is already better than mine now," Roland said with a smile.
"You're too modest, Teacher. His Excellency Lie Yi himself admits that he is only a follower, while you are the pioneer," Diego said, his eyes filled with sincere admiration.
"I actually hope a few masters will emerge who surpass me and help me bring the Seris School to greater heights. Otherwise, I shall walk this path alone!" Roland said wistfully.
Uh...
For a moment, Diego was at a loss for words.
Teacher's aspirations are far too lofty. We really haven't grasped their depth.
"Roland, Mr. Jog and Mr. Dylent are here!"
Just then, Rosa came in from outside and brought Roland another piece of news.
Delight appeared on Roland's face. "They've finally arrived? Wonderful! Show them in."
"Who