Chapter 21: Lifes Inflection Point (3)

John Wesley blew on his tea. He was seated at a table in a small caf in Seoul, where Min-Hyuk had agreed to meet with him.

As you may have suspected, John Wesley began, the reason I asked to meet you today is in hopes of recruiting you to join the British Magic Association.

The tables had turned. In the Magic Competition, John Wesley had been a judge, and Min-Hyuk had tried to impress him. Now, John Wesley was trying to impress Min- Hyuk.

We are very impressed with your research methods. Your theories are unconventional, and most Wizards would not try to broach topics such as Shape Change, Double Casting, or Manas memory. We believe that with the right resources, you have the talent to pioneer a new era of Magic. We have a proposal for you.

Min-Hyuk had received deafening praise since the moment the competition was over. He waited to see what else John Wesley had to say.

We have drawn up a contract with terms and conditions, he said, pulling some papers from his bag.

He began to read aloud: If Min-Hyuk joins the British Magic Association as a researcher, he will receive a yearly salary no less than ten million pounds. He would have free access to all British Association archives and research. We want to position at least five researchers under Min-Hyuk to assist and help advance his work. If the offer is accepted, Min-Hyuks status within the Association will be Gold Class. Min-Hyuk will have complete independent authority over his work, except the suggestions of the Associations president.

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