Genius Mage (2)

The Mage Association.

Of the countless associations that sprang up across South Korea after the Tower appeared, this was at least one that actually did its job.

Most of them would be more accurately called guilds than associations, though.

Anyway, the reason so many organizations sprang up was simple.

In the early days after the Tower appeared, the government practically showered Awakened with every benefit imaginable to keep them from leaving the country.

Naturally, the subsidies and perks awarded to Awakened who established associations were quite lucrative, too.

Our Maestro, who couldn't possibly pass up such a sweet deal, promptly founded the Mage Association and naturally ascended to the position of its first president.

‘What an impressive man.’

I should’ve applauded him to his face back then. It’s a shame I didn’t.

I’d never dreamed that bastard was getting up to things like that behind the scenes...