Preperations

"Where did you learn about the four principles of magic manifestation?" Lisa asked eagerly. "Nothing of sorts was mentioned in the school's final-year textbooks."

The trio leisurely walked through the academy campus, on their way to the next class. As soon as they had gotten out of their last class, Lisa immediately shot a bunch of questions, her curiosity getting the best of her.

"Foolish girl, kekeke." Adam laughed smugly. He lifted his chin at a forty-five-degree angle and spoke passionately, "Isn't it obvious? I know such things because I'm a genius."

"You!" Lisa clenched her fist in a threatening manner. "Stop spouting rubbish. Tell me where did you learn it?"

Adam's nose seemed to be elongating by the moment. "I told you already."

Lisa was getting frustrated but suddenly thought of something and her eyes lit up. "That's right, Lord Berger must've told you."

She then flicked her hair and harrumphed, "I knew it."