Marcus watched the testing apparatus with newfound interest as his mind processed the revelation. So this was the "surprise" the young master had mentioned—hero licenses. The realization filled him with unexpected excitement. Under normal circumstances, obtaining such credentials required either graduating from a magic academy, a process that could take years, or navigating equally complicated alternative paths involving recommendations and sponsorships.
Yet here they stood, about to receive licenses with seemingly minimal effort. This is the power of the Rothschild name, Marcus thought, a mixture of awe and gratitude washing over him. The young master's simple word had opened a door that would have remained firmly closed to someone of Marcus's background.
