Carl's seemingly suicidal move astonished Raphael. This test was not only a test of whether one had the gift to become a wizard, but also a test of the person's character.
Each round not only tested one's perception levels, but also required one to be bold yet meticulous, brave, decisive and have an unyielding attitude to never give up. These were all characteristics of someone made for greater things. So, when Carl made it to the fourth step, Raphael was already very pleased with the young man and had decided to take him in as his disciple.
At the same time, Raphael knew that people were often jealous of those who were talented, which was why he had forcibly shattered the magic circle and stopped anyone from knowing what happened after that to avoid unnecessary trouble in the future. He
