City of Beginnings

"A… dud?" Ning asked. "Meaning?" 

"A dud, you know. Someone who isn't capable of using the Aether arts," Reever explained. "Be glad that you can use it."

"Why would it be a problem if I can't use it? That doesn't mean I'm less of a human, right?" Ning asked.

"You sure are ignorant of the world for someone who wishes to roam it," Reever said. "It doesn't matter to the Aether users what you think. Since they are stronger, they make the rules and hold the authority."

"So, do the people with no awakening get treated badly here?" Ning asked.

"Oh no, not in Xandria. You will be fine in Xandria since the Emperor doesn't allow diversity as a factor of bias in the citizens. Whether you have the ability to use Aether or not, you will be treated equally here."