I am withholding any judgement on the examiner’s character until we’re out of the exam room because it’s his job to ensure he only lets those who are ‘worthy’ or at least those who can fend for themselves become adventurers.
On the other hand, middle aged adventurer uncle in town helping MC out without looking down on him was a nice guy. Hope that’s not the last we see of him.
That being said, DENSE MC IS DENSE