“Yes. I’ve told you this more than once.”

“You didn’t give me a chance to-“

“Did I not tell you about second chances? As if you’re 7 years old, my gosh.”

“Don’t you realize, though-“

“Do not speak unless I tell you! Now, all niceties aside, we shall begin. I see you’re raising your hand. Good. What would u like to say? And if it has anything to do with backing out, I’m sorry, there’s nothing that I can or will do, so save your breath for some other time when you’ll need it. Otherwise, speak.”

“All I wanted to say was this: I surely accept the mission. It will be great for my record. However, the training necessary to attend this trip was not given to me. An-“

“Do you mean to imply the lessons I have been giving you, day after day, week after week, month after month, are not enough? I can’t see what you’re holding over there.”

“It’s a manual .”

“Hand it to me. Ah, so THIS is where you have been getting your information from. How many times have I told you not to take manual books from the library, whether or not you think it has MEANING???”

“I am sorry, Master. I just thought our plan was to follow it, and- What’s wrong? Master, is everything ok? Wh-why, you look pale as a ghost. Pardon me saying so…”

“No, no. It can’t be. It can’t be.”

“What can’t be?”

“Don’t touch it! It must be…”

“What?”

“Silence! It has to be. Yes… Do you know what this even is? The significance??”

“It’s an instruction booklet.”

“More than just that! I believe you have stumbled upon a relic of the great Master of Lands, Donomy Soto, the ancient patriarch of modern magical society we have today. This not just any plain old silly manual the school wishes to have in the reference section in the library. Look on this page, over here.”

“What?! Is that-is it-“

“It is exactly what you think it is: the mark of the First Wizard Guild.”

“Can-can we use it?”

“That, my student, is a question only one man can answer: me. But first, you must prove yourself on this mission. Do I make myself clear?”

“Yes!”

“Alright then, move along and get going. And no need for that silly salute.”