Events progressed quickly after the meeting. The Blue Tower Master bulldozed his way through the Magic Society’s red tape, and Theo was speedily granted the status of a Magic Society investigator and paid a hundred gold.

Although he was distracted, Vince still arranged transportation to the Miller Barony through the merchant company he had become acquainted with.

Vince inclined his head. “Thank you for your help in acquiring it so quickly.”

Gordon hastily bowed. “Ah, I should be thanking you. If it wasn’t for Professor and your disciple, my company may never have reached the capital. I can certainly fulfill a simple request like this!”

Vince smiled slightly. “You are truly worthy of becoming the boss of the company.”

The carriage Gordon had prepared for Theo wasn’t something that could have been arranged in a day. The body of the carriage had been expanded to seat six people and magically lightened. A temporary rental of this quality would run a few gold, yet Gordon was using it to repay a favor.

However, Gordon was smiling widely.

The professor’s robe has the symbol of a 6th Circle magician! This is my chance to form a relationship with a senior member of the Magic Society!

Gordon was a seasoned merchant and had been informed...