Magic Academy Exam (12) - Secret Meeting, and First 50 Runes

The students training in the gymnasium were visibly awestruck by William's progress. Word of his attempt to master the infamous Magic Mind spell had spread like wildfire, and the sight of twenty-five intricate runes swirling around him solidified his reputation as a prodigy.

He trained relentlessly, pushing his limits, and by day's end, he had increased his count to twenty-seven. News of his accomplishment spread through the halls of Snowpeak Academy, fueling both admiration and disbelief.

In the academy courtyard, a group of students huddled together, their conversation dominated by William's feat. One of them, a red-haired youth, spoke with fervent admiration.

"Did you hear?" he exclaimed, his eyes wide with excitement. "William has already mastered twenty-seven runes of the Magic Mind spell!"

"You're joking, right?" one of his companions scoffed. "That's the best joke I've heard all year!"