How the Academy Works

Upon hearing Rebecca, Lothur looked at her for a moment and asked. "Did you talk about me with your mistress? She wants to teach me this profession?"

She nodded and smiled at him. "She wishes to meet the prodigy capable of withstanding poisons without preparation."

"And what does she expect from me? I guess you aren't just going to sponsor me, right?"

"Of course." She was honest with him. "My master will give you all the support she can. But in return, we expect you not to work with other poison masters in the province. Also, she hopes that you will eventually not forget your origins."

"Hmmm." Lothur nodded in agreement with those terms.

It was natural that any such relationship would have restrictions to prevent competitors from taking youths like Lothur away after vast investments were made in them. In that way, he saw no problem with loyalty to an establishment, organization, or person like Rebecca's mistress.