After leaving the Babylon Academy of Magic and Martial Arts, Han Shuo went straight to Lawrence's house to find him, and the two headed toward the City Guard in the north of the city.
Osen City was divided into four districts-east, south, west, and north. Each had a massive city gate and an independent City Guard responsible for order and security within its district.
When they reached a castle belonging to the northern City Guard, Lawrence said, "Although we're ten days or so late, I don't think there should be any problem!"
The castle occupied an enormous area and was built entirely of sturdy stone. In front of it, armored soldiers were handling recruitment, while some tall, strongly built commoners were being screened.
After bringing Han Shuo over, Lawrence declared proudly, "He's a High Mage who just graduated from the Babylon Academy of Magic and Martial Arts. He's here to join your Magic Corps."
A lackadaisical officer was lounging in a chair with his legs propped up, idly eating fruit from a plate. The moment he heard Lawrence's voice, he started and hurried to his feet, first giving Lawrence a fawning smile. "Greetings, Young Master Lawrence!"
Lawrence nodded and pointed at Han Shuo. "He's my friend, and he plans to join the Northern City Army's Magic Corps. We'll follow the proper procedures."
"A High Mage!" The officer was startled, and his expression immediately became much more respectful. Looking at Han Shuo, he asked, "May I see your credentials?"
Of the three common professions on the Qio Continent-swordsmen, knights, and mages-swordsmen held the lowest status, knights ranked slightly higher, and the scarce mages stood highest.
For a nation, a mage could bring greater benefits to an army than someone of the same rank in another profession. Taking a High Mage as