Everyone's emotions felt like they had gone on a rollercoaster ride as they went from disappointment to pure joy. Everyone started cheering once Carl stood safely atop the water and was in no danger of collapsing.
"He's made it! Carl's made it!"
"He really has the talent to become a wizard!"
While everyone was cheering and clapping, Lawrence raised his voice. "Be quiet! Keep watching!"
Everyone quickly quietened down to watch again. After Carl had successfully made that third step, he was not satisfied and continued to look left and right for the next step.
They soon realized what was happening. They knew that Carl only needed three steps to qualify as a wizard apprentice because Lawrence had told them so, but Carl had no idea and thought that the test was still on.
At this point, La
