You will have to cut all connections. Start a new life. Face dangers you've never even thought of.
But you will have knowledge and power far beyond human reach.
"I would be honored to be your apprentice".
The woman shakes her head. "This is not good. You are a man, and only women can inherit the wisdom of Aea", she says.
Aea. Wasn't it an island or something?
"But Granny! You've had male apprentices before!", protests Red.
"Oui, three of them. Two, I killed them myself. Miserable failures".
"He'll work hard!", Red promises.
"I-I will! Honest!", you confirm.
The woman raises an eyebrow. "Work hard. Yes, we have to see if you're prepared to working hard. I will put you to a test: if you pass, you will be my fourth
male apprentice, and hopefully the second to succeed. If you fail, I will strip you of everything you are, and keep you as my slave for as long as you will live".
Red has a desperate look in her eyes. She's nodding at you, urging you to accept the deal.