A sense of oppression still hung over the Furnace camp in the early morning.
Ian completed his daily tasks as usual, concocting a few extra of each Potion.
He did not immediately begin his Witchcraft training; he had more important things to do today.
Last night, after weighing the pros and cons, he had decided to report his promotion to Sterling.
In the eyes of an Official Wizard, there was no real difference between a Middle Level and a High Level Apprentice, and it would be hard to hide anyway.
During the war, the camp lost personnel daily. One more High Level Apprentice wouldn't be conspicuous, and no one would care about Ian's past.
By reporting it proactively, not only could he gain greater authority and resources, but also priority access to information—which was extremely important during wartime.
Besides, the good stuff in the warehouse required Sterling Wizard's approval to even be eligible for exchange.
