Reader Mage-Stubbing August 10! Chapter 107: 107-Do You Need A Special Grimoire Made?

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Merlin’s phone kept buzzing with calls and texts as he walked behind Guildmaster Hyeonki. And he was well aware of the culprit. Nora could be a pest when she wanted to be. In fact, she could take things up a notch and come over to the Consortium Guild and he wouldn’t be surprised. Really? She couldn’t handle a baby dragon all by herself? He worried for whoever would end up her partner in the coming future. Trying to connect with what went through her mind was like trying to catch an eel barehanded. Both had a very low success rate. “You can answer,” said Guildmaster Hyeonki, his hands in his pocket and the staff of the Consortium bowing in his direction as he walked past. Merlin was well aware of where they were headed, after all, the path they were taking led in the direction of the evaluation room. Merlin wondered if the man who had attended to him the last time would be present. It would be nice to see an old face. He snapped back and shook his head in reply to the guildmaster's words. “It’s fine,” said Merlin. “Just my sister.” Guildmaster Hyeonki hummed. “Nora, if I remember correctly?” Merlin’s breath hitched momentarily. Guildmaster Hyeonki no doubt came in contact with Mage prospects almost every day, so the fact that he could recall the name of one amongst the many was no doubt something to be amazed by. “Yes,” Merlin replied, clearing his throat. “How’s she doing?” Guildmaster Hyeonki asked. “She had a really sharp mouth the last time we spoke. I hope that hasn’t put her in any trouble?” Merlin chuckled stiltedly. Now he understood why the guildmaster couldn’t forget her in particular. She had a peculiar way of making an impression. “She’s trying her best,” Merlin said. It didn’t take too long for them to arrive at the evaluation room, and to Merlin’s disappointment, the man who had evaluated him was not present. “Good morning, guildmaster,” said the attendant seated behind the pristine white desk Merlin recalled. She shot up to her feet and bowed, buttoning up her grey blazers immediately. She obviously had not been expecting the guildmaster to show himself and had been lackadaisical about her work. Merlin wouldn’t blame her, though. The day was slow. There were barely any Enkindled here for their evaluation. And those that were present had either already done theirs, or were preoccupied with calming their raging hearts. She must have thought a bit of slacking off wouldn’t hurt. Guildmaster Hyeonki, on the other hand, didn’t even seem bothered by her actions. He just let his eyes wash over the room as he said, “I’d like you to test him.” He nudged his head in Merlin’s direction. “Absolutely,” said the attendant. Then she turned her brown eyes Merlin’s way. “Please place your hand here.” Merlin nodded and stepped forward. The palm scanner integrated into the desk was just as he remembered it to be. He placed his hand on the scanner as he was instructed and the attendant, still standing, typed some things into the keyboard before her. A beep went off. “Uhm…” she started, clearing her throat. “He’s already been evaluated, guildmaster.” She glanced at Merlin, hesitating to say the words that danced on her lips. He smiled at her and she sighed. “He’s a Deficient Mage.” Guildmaster Hyeonki nodded. “I know that. Perform another diagnosis.” The attendant blinked. “All right.” She typed into the system once again, and, this time, a blue light shone below Merlin’s palm. A second later there was a similar beep, but the attendant’s reaction was different. She gasped as her head jerked back slightly. Merlin frowned. Guildmaster Hyeonki turned to her. “Is there a problem?” “Uhm…” She swallowed, unsure what to say. “I think the diagnostic system is having some hiccups—problems, I mean. I’ll contact the technical department to have a look at its architecture.” She looked at Merlin. “If you’d just wait a moment.” “Nothing’s wrong with the system,” said Guildmaster Hyeonki. “Huh?” The attendant blinked. She glanced at the monitor and