"But," he once again used that familiar transition:
"The very scarcity of such an ability further proves its value, doesn't it?"
His gaze swept over each mentor present:
"If everyone could easily do these things, would we 'professionals' still be needed?
Professor Weinard hires us at high salaries precisely because we can do what others cannot, correct?"
Ron continued his argument:
"Moreover, I never said we should train a large number of professional mentors in the short term. What I suggest is a gradual talent cultivation system."
"First, the few existing professional mentors focus on training the most promising few apprentices;
then, once these apprentices become Official Wizards, they can take on the responsibility of training the next generation;
in this way, the number of professional mentors will gradually increase through this cycle."
Hillas sneered:
