Arriving at the registration area for new blacksmiths, Benson saw the doorway open in front of him.
There was no line for the initial registration of new blacksmith candidates. The line was only for the 3 tests each blacksmith had to pass to be approved to join the association.
Stepping up to one of the three Association officials on hand to register those interested in taking today's test, Benson said. "Enroll my student. Deduct the cost of his enrollment from my merit points."
Immediately upon hearing these dry words, one of the officials began to register Vicente, collecting the young man's data but not charging him anything.
There was a fee of 1 gold coin for new blacksmiths to attempt the Association's exam.
Many young apprentice blacksmiths tried several times to get their licenses because not everyone could improve their skills as quickly as Vicente. However, blacksmiths needed to get a license to sell their items and earn their own coins.
