After returning to the Warrior Academy, Ang and Charles first went back to their dormitories to wash up, then headed together to a restaurant outside the academy for dinner. Under the night sky, the restaurant's lighting was soft, and the air was filled with the aroma of food. The two found seats by the window and sat down.
As he cut into the roasted meat on his plate, Charles asked thoughtfully, "Ang, since you have a talent for magic, why didn't you just go straight to a magic academy?"
Ang set down his utensils and replied seriously, "I only confirmed that I had magical talent some time ago. According to my plan, I'll first systematically complete the warrior path, then go to a magic academy for further study. And honestly, I don't know much about magic academies. Before this, I had only visited Wolf Mage Academy and the mage academy in River Bay City. If Master Louis hadn't mentioned the Imperial Magic Academy today, I was planning to enroll at Tan'anster Mage Academy."
After hearing this, a trace of envy appeared in Charles's eyes. He said softly, "You're really lucky, Ang. Two people from my generation in the family also have magical talent. One is studying in Lehman City, while the other is at the Imperial Magic Academy. As long as they become mages, they can obtain noble titles. But me? I can only earn one through military merit. In recent years, news of evil ghost invasions has kept coming, and military merit has become harder and harder to earn."
Charles spoke heavily. The Maple Syrup Wine in his glass gradually dwindled, and his mood seemed to sink with it. Listening to his friend's feelings, Ang understood the pressure and unease in Charles's heart, but he also knew that everyone's