Elemental Mysteries Shaken, Deputy Tower Master of the Truth Tower, Exclusive Reception, Spirit Tempering Pool!

The Elemental Mysteries.

As the Vein War continued, the Academy had gained an early advantage, followed by a succession of unusual Alchemy creations.

The Elemental Mysteries had led the way throughout the war.

Developing the mineral veins had also improved the Academy's finances, spurring growth in every part of it.

The City of Elements buzzed with noise.

Inside the Academy.

Nearly three times as many Wizards had enrolled as before, each following the Wizard ahead with eyes full of anticipation.

"The Academy introduced so many divisions. Which one do you want to join?"

"I'd like to join the Four Symbols Academy. I hear its dean is second only to the Academy's head."

"And his student Ian is supposedly one of the Academy's finest Wizards. He ranks first in both Alchemy and combat. He must know a thing or two about training Wizards."

The Wizards exchanged what they knew.

Suddenly.

They saw a Wizard running toward them from outside, his face alight with excitement.

Wizards along the way stopped him.

They asked what had happened.

"Good news! Lord Ian outperformed a host of Gray Tower's top Wizards on this Study Tour. They say he took first place," the Wizard said.

"A Study Tour?"

"First place?"

The newly enrolled Wizards did not quite understand, but they had heard clearly that Ian had surpassed a host of Gray Tower's finest.

They knew what Gray Tower was, at least.

Was he really that formidable?

One after another, they were awed without quite knowing why.

Those who understood what it meant stood with their mouths agape, scarcely able to believe it.

Could it be true?

"That kid."

In a room, Kieran sat on a sofa with a slender figure leaning against his right side: Elena.

She raised her lovely eyes, curious.

"What happened?"

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