Before the Beast Fighting Competition began, the first person to address the ten thousand or so students was naturally Dean Xiao.
"Before I speak, I want to confirm something with you."
"If all you want is to become a mage who is respected by society, earns a handsome salary, and enjoys a high standard of living... then I must tell you, in all seriousness, that you have come to the wrong place."
"The mages who leave Pearl Academy must possess the power to change the world. They must be heroes capable of shouldering the mission of protecting humanity!"
"If any of you seek only the former, we can give you a Pearl Academy diploma and a letter of recommendation right now, letting you live that life. Please do not take up one of our academy's precious places."
"We do not lack wealth, fame, or status. What we lack are hearts that will pursue the pinnacle of magic for all eternity!"
Almost every student's eyes shone as they listened to Dean Xiao's words.
While everyone was chasing fame and fortune, this dean told everyone present that earning a Pearl Academy diploma meant obtaining those very things.
But did the students who had earned admission to this nationally renowned magic academy want nothing more than that?
Before the pinnacle of magic, all fame and fortune were fleeting clouds!
"Today is your chance to show off your abilities to your heart's content. First, let us welcome today's seven stars, the new students of the Summoning System!"
Amid cheers from the entire arena, the seven Summoning System freshmen walked up before the grand platform.
"Perhaps many of you are unhappy. Why should the Summoning System students become the center of attention as soon as they enroll?"
"That's all right. Defeat them, and you will