What is it like to be a teacher as a magister?

Chapter 40
As Roman Sagan's disciple, Colin has become more and more accustomed to receiving attention. This kind of attention is sometimes stressful, but most of the time it is indeed much more convenient, and even has certain privileges, such as this assessment.

And it is not unexpected that the teacher's successor, the current president of the Magic Association, His Excellency Berkeley Payne, would look for him alone.

but.

Can't you think about the impact?

When everyone was waiting in the room obediently, let yourself leave early, what would other people think?
Ke Lin, who had never been thick-skinned, really didn't like this feeling, as if he had become the target of public criticism all of a sudden.

However, to his surprise, everyone present didn't seem to have any special reaction to this.

Including Kress, after hearing Rebecca's words, they just glanced at Colin subconsciously, and then continued to bow their heads and chat with people they knew well, as if everything was right and proper.

Eleanor even waved goodbye to herself with some excitement.

Colin stood up helplessly.

"Then ask Miss Rebecca to lead the way."

"It's my pleasure."

Rebecca, who was already familiar with Colin, smiled and walked out of the room first.

……

In the office on the fifteenth floor of the square magic tower.

As soon as Colin entered here, he felt an indescribable sense of familiarity.

After looking at it for a while, I realized that the layout here is very similar to the teacher's study.

"All the furnishings have not changed in 20 years. This style should be familiar to you." Berkeley Payne smiled and watched the young man enter the room.

Colin hurriedly saluted and bowed to pay respects:
"It's a great honor to meet you, Lord of the Stone Wheel, you are as great as the earth that bears us."

Berkeley Payne has a burly figure that is rare among magicians, coupled with his powerful earth magic, so he was nicknamed "The Wheel of Stone".

Although he is still a great magician, the outside world has always rumored that the President of the Magic Association for 20 years is no less powerful than some new magisters, and many people even bluntly said that he will become the Tulun Kingdom The fifth magister.

"You're welcome, sit down."

Berkeley twirled his beard with his hands, and said very gently: "How is Master Roman?"

"The teacher is very good, thank you for your concern." Ke Lin sat down on the reception chair in front of the desk and bowed slightly.

"I haven't seen His Excellency 'Storm Guidance' for almost ten years. Looking back now, the happiest time is when I was under the master and listening to his teachings."

Berkeley smiled and said, "From this point of view, I really envy you."

"The teacher often mentioned you to me, saying that you are more suitable to be the president of the association than him." Colin responded politely and told the truth.

Berkeley waved his hand mockingly: "Master has lofty aspirations, but he just doesn't want to be bound by this position. On the contrary, although I am much younger, I have no achievements on the road of magic. Being able to manage the association well can be considered as a little bit of waste heat. "

"You are as humble as the earth." Colin expressed his respect again.

Berkeley smiled gently: "This time I called you here, apart from wanting to see what's special about Master Roman's disciples, it's also about the assessment."

"Please show me." Colin lowered his head slightly.

"As you may already know, magicians who have passed the preliminary assessment will face a choice, that is whether to register in the association."

Berkeley started rolling cigarettes habitually, and said:
"As the person in charge of the association, I certainly hope that you can choose to stay here, but I am afraid that Master Roman will have other arrangements for you, so I have to ask your own opinion."

Ever since hearing Eleanor's explanation, Colin had already made up his mind. Thinking of the teacher who didn't control him at all, he didn't hesitate too long and said:

"I choose to be named in the association, Your Excellency President."

This is actually not difficult to decide. After all, he has almost read the collection of books in the Mage Tower, and since Roman Sagan never took the initiative to teach him, Colin Wayne had to find new sources of knowledge by himself.

The library of the Magicians Association of the Kingdom of Tulum is obviously the best choice at present.

"Great to hear about your options."

Berkeley showed a relieved smile: "All the resources in the association can be fully opened to you. Besides, you don't need to complete regular tasks like other people."

Only rights, no obligations?

Colin thought for a moment and said, "If possible, I hope to take on the responsibility of the association like other magicians."

"You don't need to be burdened, and you don't need to be afraid of being gossiped."

Berkeley seemed to see through Colin's mind, and smiled gently:

"Your Excellency 'Storm Guidance' only accepted you as a disciple when you were nearly a hundred years old. You must have high expectations for you. There is not much the association can do for you, but I still have these rights."

"It's not for this reason. In fact, I have always been interested in various magical practices, and the teacher is also open to it."

In addition to being uncomfortable with simple and rude privileges, Colin really hopes to have a certain amount of communication with the outside world. After all, until now, all his social circles are pitifully small, and he only knows a few magicians.

Everyone thought that Roman Sagan had already helped him plan the path of magic learning, but no one knew that Colin Wayne needed to find something to learn on his own.

"This is undoubtedly a good thing for the association. The gentlemen in charge of assigning tasks must be very happy to hear this news."

Berkeley raised his head, thought for a moment and said, "It just so happened that there was a commission from the Public Security Department two days ago. If you don't mind, I can recommend you to go there."

The president of the association, who was sitting on a chair and was a bit taller than others, showed a sly smile and continued:
"After all, the official entrustment, the reward is relatively stable, and the security is also higher."

"Everything is according to your arrangement." Colin bowed slightly.

"By the way, do you smoke?" Berkeley asked, holding a freshly rolled cigarette.

"Thank you, but I don't know how to smoke." Colin declined.

"this is a good habit."

Berkeley lit a cigarette for himself, and took a puff affectionately: "Because of Master Roman, more and more young magicians are now enjoying the enjoyment of tobacco, especially many of them will spend a lot of money on a good pipe, Unfortunately, I still prefer cigarettes."

"Smoking is harmful to your health." Colin said something strange.

"Of course, all the research shows that."

Berkeley exhaled the smoke and said with enjoyment: "But for many magicians, they can't learn the skills of masters, and it's good to learn their hobbies first."

Seeing that he had finished talking about business, Ke Lin also joked:
"It seems that the teacher has set a bad example. Perhaps His Majesty the King can be considered to organize a smoking cessation campaign in Thunder City, with the teacher as the image ambassador."

Berkeley Payne chuckled: "We dare not say that."

(End of this chapter)