Chapter 160: Starting the Business

Don't be in such a hurry," Kadyn replied when he spotted an eager look on Cecelia's face, then continued. "To remove your rune you need five-hundred energy points."

 "..."

 Hot Rod, Barret and Cecelia looked at one another in dismay. They thought that Kadyn would help them just this time, but his reply told them otherwise. 

"I told you," he said, "there is no free lunch in this world, you have to earn the things you desire. Furthermore," he peered at the trio and went on, "don't be in such a hurry to remove your runes. You need to remember after you become an elementary mage, it would be a lot harder to earn energy points. So make sure you have lots of them before doing it."

 "Uh," at this moment Nefia asked. "I want to ask about the Hall of Intelligence — what do we need to work on, information gathering?"

 "Well, you can say that," Kadyn nodded, "But you will also receive other missions as well. Alright, let's go. It's time to open the shop."