Of the three pieces of black bread, Shu Feng's was the largest. Mina's was the next largest, while Buffy's own piece was the smallest.
Mina gave a cheer, scrambling out of bed and over to the table. She stared eagerly at her piece of black bread. She hadn't eaten nearly enough yesterday.
In fact, Buffy's entire family was in a perpetual state of hunger; none of them ever had enough to eat.
"A Mage has taken an interest in me. She wants to take me on as a Magic Apprentice. From today on, we won't have to eat black bread anymore."
Shu Feng announced this as he came to the table, his brow furrowing slightly at the sour smell wafting from the black bread.
"A Magic Apprentice! That's wonderful! My son, you truly are the best!"
Buffy's eyes lit up, flashing with excitement.
Mages were the most revered figures in the Gulondo World. Even a mere Magic Apprentice was an incredible VIP to someone like Buffy, who lived in the slums.
"Does learning Magic cost a lot of money?"
