The process of a Mage accepting an official acolyte was actually very simple.
Mrs. Izu pulled out a special paper soaked in magic from the drawer of the table. Without her doing anything, the pen on the table flew up automatically, and the ink bottle with ink in it opened automatically.
After it was dipped in ink, the pen began to write something on the paper.
Dave looked at the scene and knew that it was a spell similar to the Shadow Hand.
Not long after, a spell contract written in ink containing extraordinary characteristics was completed.
Mrs. Izu stretched out her finger and gently tapped on the spot where her name had been written. Her mental power covered the contract.
Mrs. Izu turned around and gave her seat to David. She smiled and seemed to be in a good mood.
"It's your turn, Little Dave. Just sign your name and leave a mental imprint.
"But generally speaking, it's best to take a look at the contract before signing it. The regulations aren't complicated.
"You will have many opportunities to sign contracts in the future, so you have to memorize this process."
Dave nodded and read the contract carefully.
The contract was made up of complex Hoen language. This language could carry supernatural power and give the contract a certain degree of authenticity and effectiveness.
Although Dave did not know what would happen if an official mage broke the contract, he knew that if an apprentice broke the contract, the result would be worse than suicide.
Once the contract was violated, the extraordinary power contained in the contract would destroy their mind, causing an even greater collapse.
Dave had heard from others that a brave apprentice had broken the contract and ended up dying in front of everyone.
However, everyone in this world was used to this.
Since the consequences of violating the contract were so terrible, then if there was nothing important, wouldn't it be fine if they did not sign the contract?
Fortunately, the conditions of this contract were not harsh. There were only a few simple conditions.
There were not many rules that Dave had to abide by. He could not become an official apprentice of another mage, and he could not betray or murder his teacher. These were all normal rules that did not affect him.
Even if he weren't bound by the contract, he wouldn't have done these things.
The most important part was that he had to work in the laboratory for at least two days a week before he became an official mage.
The potions that were successfully refined during this period would all belong to the laboratory.
Dave didn't mind.
Although these gains belonged to the laboratory, the equipment and materials in the laboratory were all for him to use for free.
He could try to refine potions of greater difficulty.
To the acolytes, this kind of opportunity to practice was actually more like a benefit…
Of course, overuse was not allowed. At the very least, the difference between input and output could not be too big.
Otherwise, even Mrs. Izu would be angry.
On the other side of the contract, Mrs. Izu would provide Dave with the knowledge and help that a mentor should provide.
The word "should" was really vague.
However, Dave had no objections. It would be weird if Mrs. Izu treated him, a mere apprentice, badly.
After confirming that there was nothing wrong with the contract, Dave carefully signed his name, " Dave Moreati " in Hoen.
Then, he imitated Mrs. Izu and injected a trace of mental power into it.
Suddenly, a light flashed on the contract, and Dave felt a strange sensation.
It was not an invisible shackle. It was more like an invisible thread that connected him to the contract in some mysterious way that he did not know.
It seemed that this was the principle of the contract.
It was said that the contract did not care about distance, but even Mrs. Izu herself did not know the principle behind it.
It was just that this method of contract creation had been passed down from the past, and everyone was using it.
Mrs. Izu opened a drawer and carefully put the contract inside.
Basically, as long as the original body of the contract, which was this piece of paper, was not destroyed, the contract would always be in effect.
It would only be removed when either Mrs. Izu or Dave died or Dave became a mage.
With the signing of the contract, Dave officially became Mrs. Izu's apprentice!
Being able to become an official acolyte of an official Mage was something very rare, even among level 2 acolytes.
For level 3 acolytes, this might be the first time they encountered such a situation.
However, it was impossible for Dave to gain any additional identity or status in the academy because of this. The so-called official apprentice status was actually just a contract between mages and apprentices.
The academy did not enforce anything.
Mrs. Izu handed him a ring.
"This is a ring with my emblem on it.
"Wearing it, most of the Mages in the academy won't dare to do anything to you."
"Thank you, Teacher." Dave took the ring happily.
He understood that this was probably Mrs. Izu's way of protecting him.
He had already observed that the other acolytes were wearing the same ring on their fingers.
The ring was made of a silvery-white material that he could not recognize. It was very light and thin, but there was an emblem on the front that looked like a small potion bottle.
It felt like an ordinary ring that did not seem to contain any magic power.
After putting it on, Dave finally felt like he had found a backer.
He didn't expect that he would get this chance because of Glenn's big mouth…
Dave gave Glenn a grateful look. Glenn understood and winked back at Dave.
"Since you're familiar with Glenn, let him introduce you to what apprentices should do."
Mrs. Izu seemed a little tired after all this.
She gave Dave a book and told him to take a good look at it. However, she also reminded him not to force himself to read it. If he couldn't read it then he could read it after he became a level 2 apprentice.
Dave thanked her and took the book happily.
Being an official apprentice was different. He didn't even need to pay to get the book.
This book was very thick, and its title was called " Lin En's Potionology. " It should be a Potionology book written by a mage named Lin En.
Mrs. Izu nodded and left the lab.
She seemed to be there only for Dave.
The atmosphere in the laboratory instantly relaxed a lot after Mrs. Izu left.
"Alright, our little Dave, let me show you around the lab."
Glenn came over and patted Dave's shoulder with a smile.
".."
Dave was speechless. He wasn't particularly good at dealing with people who were too familiar with each other.
"Ahem." Glenn cleared his throat and extended his right hand.
"Alright, let's get to know each other again. My name is Glenn, a level 1 acolyte. I'm the one with the highest Potionology skills among the acolytes of our mentor."
When he introduced himself, he did not forget to brag.
Dave shook his hand helplessly.
".. My name is Dave, a level 3 student. I'm also Mrs. Izu's apprentice."
As Mrs. Izu's apprentice, he was less wary of Glenn because of the " brotherhood " between them.