Time flashed by, and before long, examination day had arrived.
In the same clearing where the entrance exam had taken place, Richard stood cloaked in a Concealer Cloak in the corner, tossing iron beans to Wuni.
"Richard, you still like to hide away."
A voice suddenly came from beside Richard, who turned to see a Wizard Apprentice with a pointed wizard hat and a long staff, her face marked with dark circles under her eyes, standing beside him.
"Ali, long time no see," Richard greeted, casually passing Wuni to her.
Over the years, their relationship had evolved from the initial lovey-dovey phase to a more gentlemanly and detached friendship. This was partly because familiarity had dulled the novelty of their feelings and partly due to the teachings of wizards.
Under wizardly guidance, they both came to a clear understanding.
Without becoming a wizard, everything else was illusory.
