"I'm planning to raise the spell levels of 'Stabilize,' 'Repel,' and 'Shock' and develop this field in depth.
Besides these three major True Words, the True Word Spell also includes 'Blindness,' 'Pain,' and 'Death,' with effects comparable to the Blindness Spell, Finger of Agony, and Finger of Death.
Those are all high-level spells ranging from level 7 to level 9. We can announce them as plans for future development too, so more people can see the prospects of the 'Seris True Word Spell.'"
"Oh, so I'll get to benefit from that again."
Roland spoke excitedly.
"Nisi, you really are prolific!"
"Oh, not at all. It's all thanks to your excellent seeds."
The two traded flattering praise.
"By the way, selection for the Morningstar Award is about to begin. As a new nominee, you should have a very good chance of making the shortlist.
Although your chances of winning in the end aren't great, surviving a few rounds would leave a much deeper impression on the commissioners.
My vote will definitely go to you. I'll also try to drum up some support for you in the popular vote among the high-level mages."
"Thank you so much!"
Roland spoke with heartfelt gratitude.
Although he saw himself as little more than a bystander joining in the fun, getting his face known to the big shots with votes would certainly be a good thing.
Big shots, please vote for me!
Orthodox Hall, Nevis.
Gallo, Oksaya, and the other school members arrived one after another.
They, too, had gathered for this year's Morningstar Award selection, discussing who would qualify for the final selection rounds.
Today, the Arcane Committee would choose this year's finalists from the many nominees and conduct multiple rounds of selection. (As a rule, eight finalists were chosen from each major discipline,