"Wake up, Julius." Adam gently shook the boy at dawn. He wanted to inform him about their busy schedule in advance and ask his opinion about his idea.
The first thing the boy said after waking up and hearing his plan was, "Did you lose your mind?" with widened eyes.
Even without being a mage, he knew you could only take one mentor. So what was this stupid idea to accept every teacher's offer, including Shepard?
"Do you know why they propose apprenticeships to talented students?" Adam asked in response, making him fall deep in thought.
"To help their pupils reach their level and continue their teachings for the next generations?" He said matter-of-factly, his voice proud.
"Buh, Buh. Wrong answer." Adam said, crossing his fingers. "It is to bind them. Most of them have been stuck on the fourth tier for years. They have no idea how to progress further. So, what do you do when you can't achieve something yourself?"
