Supervisor Chen was laughing so hard it seemed as if tears came from his eyes, making Elias a bit uncomfortable.
"Damn, boy. You really haven't changed, have you? Still that same stubborn, focused little whelp who wouldn't give up, no matter how great the challenge I set before you. I thought you would quit after the first week of working underneath the walls, but you lasted there for years, and the first thing you do after your Ascension is to return to work. Do you know that some Siphons spend the first six months celebrating their elevation? And yet, here you are, an Ascendant Candidate, and the only thing on your mind is forging a path forward." He wiped his eyes.
"Alright. Alright. I'll sponsor you for the Alchemist Guild. But it's not a simple process. You'll need to pass the entrance examinations, demonstrate your knowledge, and complete a trial project. And that's just to become an apprentice."
"When can I start?"
