The greatest difference between the elementary class and the other classes was that elementary students first needed to build a solid grasp of basic knowledge before gradually moving on to higher-level study. The Imperial Magic Academy held elementary students to extremely high standards, emphasizing comprehensive coverage from fundamental theory to practical application. The elementary class curriculum was relatively intensive and detailed, especially in its study of foundational theory. The Academy's professors explained every magical principle and elemental concept as clearly and thoroughly as possible, ensuring that students would lay a firm foundation for their future studies.
During the first stage of his elementary class studies, Ang not only strengthened his theoretical knowledge but also gradually realized the shortcomings of his previous self-study. Although he had learned the Fireball Spell from magic books and Wind Blade from a magic scroll, the power of these spells had been far from ideal. Ang could only condense the magical elements into form, unable to bring out their proper offensive power. This made him realize that merely knowing how to use magic did not mean truly mastering it. Complete spellcasting depended not only on proficiency with incantations and gestures, but even more on a deep understanding of the elements and control over one's mental power.
After completing his foundational studies, Ang entered the practical stage. The first step of practical lessons was meditation, the foundation of all magical study. Through meditation, students could communicate more deeply with the surrounding elements and gradually improve their elemental affinity. Ang discovered that meditation was not simply closing his eyes and thinking. He needed to guide his mental power to sense the invisible flow of elements in the environment, a process requiring tremendous concentration and patience.
To improve the efficiency of magical study more precisely, the Academy tested every