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Either become a top researcher and expand the upper limits of the Mage path.
But even he might not be capable of achieving this, able only to barely meet the research demands and scrape by on the edge of subsistence, occasionally scamming some funds, and when luck strikes, creating a few noteworthy leading products.
It was quite clear that his students were even less capable than himself, and he feared that becoming a qualified Mage Assistant after graduation would be a difficult feat for them.
The remaining two paths he could choose from were essentially set: either set aside the glory of being a Mage and engage in those high-value-added industries.
For instance, rapid fortification construction, magic potion production lines, material handler and the like.
This way, while one couldn't expect to become immensely rich or famous, one would at least be able to ensure a worry-free livelihood.
