"Finally got it approved!"
Walking along the path to the library, Lynch was visibly elated.
For Outer Ring Apprentices like him, the Tower's library could only be accessed as an occasional reward. If one wanted unrestricted entry, they had to apply for a key.
Applications were reviewed every three months, but the review process was shrouded in mystery. What criteria they used, Lynch had no clue. He had applied several times before but never got approved. Eventually, he gave up, deciding to wait until he achieved Inner Ring Apprentice status before trying again.
However, this time, with certain materials he needed to consult in the library and the results of the Tower Apprenticeship Exam still not announced, Lynch submitted an application on a whim—and to his surprise, it got approved.
"Too early, they won't approve. Too late, they won't approve. But when I'm almost done needing it, they choose to approve—seriously..."
"No, wait."
