Genetic Ascension novel Chapter 2229

[Bonus thanks to BobTheEngineer <3]

"You may only take this exam once?" Magnus asked Old Man Shah.

"Unless the guards open the door for you once more."

"Is there a standard for this?"

"Yes. A standard your grandson meets, but you have not. I fear that is because your Runic Age as compared to your actual Runic ability is too poor."

"And if I were to successfully become an E-tier Rune Creator?"

"This should probably fix your ratios, yes. I cannot see your real age, but I have a general sense based on the feedback the tower is giving me."

Magnus nodded. "I'll take the exam then," he said to Sylas. "It may be some fun."

The implication and confidence in Magnus' words threw Old Man Shah off. It felt like Magnus was implying he wouldn't need all that long to reach the E-tier Rune Creator stage. But… If his Runic Age was so poor now, what made him think he could do that?

Delusion?

Sylas only nodded, though. He didn't mind either way. He had trust in his grandfather, and even if Magnus had gotten too late of a start, that was fine.

He would be able to use Sylas' own credentials to enter if he wanted to.

The only reason Sylas asked his grandfather if he wanted to take the test anyway was because his grandfather was his own man and had his own pride as well.

Sylas understood people well. When he disrespected them or spoke blunt words, it wasn't because he didn't understand it would piss them off. It was just that he didn't care.

The only people worthy of such care and attention were his family. If his grandfather wanted him to protect his ego, Sylas would do that.

But Magnus was still his grandfather for a reason. Sylas was half convinced that Magnus had never used any of the resources that Sylas had provided in all this time anyway, he was simply having his own fun.

If not related to the potential revival of his wife, maybe Magnus wouldn't have used the tome Sylas gave him either.

Sylas nodded. "Okay."

"Great." Old Man Shah nodded, hiding his own skepticism. "Keep in mind when you enter the time, space, and reality are very warped within the tower. You may see some others taking tests, or maybe some others who are simply doing their own personal research.

"Whatever happens, so long as you remain on the road you've chosen, you won't become lost."

After saying this, Old Man Shah clapped his hands and in a flash, Magnus had disappeared.

The gears of the tower churned and ground into themselves.

Old Man Shah frowned. Sylas was still standing there, a light shimmering around him, but it was like the tower was still trying to gather more information from him.

The old man's eyes widened. "It really is you—."

Sylas vanished.

Old Man Shah was left in silence, his heart skipping a beat. What the hell did this mean?

A D-tier? With a Creation of Key?

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