Ian was shaken, but his face betrayed nothing.
The list showed her ranked third, with her total Merit Points more than five times his—a truly terrifying track record.
He returned the book to Eugene and didn't ask for information about Irena.
Eugene put away the book and continued with his orientation. Three specks of light appeared in his palm.
"These are your benefits. Take a look and choose one."
Ian looked up:
"1: 3,000 Merit Points."
"2: One hour of personalized guidance from a Level Two Wizard."
"3: A standard-issue Tier One Witchcraft Artifact (choice of offensive, defensive, or support type)."
His eyes twitched slightly. 'This is an unexpected surprise.'
'3,000 Merit Points are substantial, but it isn't what I need most right now.'
'Guidance from a Level Two Wizard... I was just promoted and indeed have many questions.'
