The Graduation Ceremony

As the academy announced the results of the examination, Kyle and his friends eagerly awaited the news. The room was filled with tension and anticipation as the announcement was made.

One by one, the names of the successful students were called out, and Kyle could feel his heart pounding in his chest. When his name was finally called, he let out a sigh of relief and grinned from ear to ear. All his friends had also passed, and they congratulated each other on their success.

"Can you believe it? We did it!" Mei exclaimed, her face beaming with pride.

"I knew we would, Mei," Kyle replied with a grin. "We worked hard for it."

Arin chuckled. "I have to say, I'm going to miss this place. But I can't wait to see what's next."

Landon nodded in agreement. "Same here. I'm thinking of taking some time off to travel before I start taking on clients."

Kaiden, always the quiet one, simply smiled and said, "I'm just glad I made it."

Kyle looked around at his friends, feeling grateful for their support and camaraderie throughout their time at the academy. "I'm proud of all of us. We've come a long way."

Excited chatter filled the room as they discussed their plans for the future. Mei announced that she had secured an apprenticeship with a powerful mage in the kingdom.

Arin nodded approvingly. "That's a great plan, Mei. I'm planning to join the Royal Mage Corps and serve the kingdom. I want to use my skills to protect the people and fight against any threats to our land."

Landon chimed in next, his eyes sparkling. "I'm going to start my own magical artifact business," he said. "I want to create unique and powerful artifacts that can help people in their daily lives while also making a profit."

Kaiden, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. "I'm not quite sure what I want to do yet," he said. "But I know I want to continue studying and improving my magical skills. Maybe I'll travel to other kingdoms and learn from their mages."

Finally, Kyle shared his own plans. "I'm going to travel to the northern regions and study under a renowned rune master," she said. "I want to delve deeper into the mysteries of the ancient runes and discover new ways to use them."

Kyle shared that he also wanted to investigate more about his father's death and the possible involvement of Tucker and his family.

As the conversation continued, they all shared their hopes and dreams for the future. It was a momentous occasion, and they knew that they would be leaving the academy with memories that would last a lifetime.

The grand dome was filled with excitement and anticipation as the graduating magi sat in their seats, eagerly awaiting the start of the ceremony. The air was electric with the knowledge that this day would mark the beginning of their new lives as full-fledged mages.

As the headmaster, Darian, took the stage, the room quieted down. Darian began his speech by congratulating the students on their accomplishments and the hard work that led them to this day. He went on to speak about the future and the choices they would make as mages.

"The world is changing, my dear graduates," Darian said, his voice echoing through the dome. "You have been trained to be the best of the best, to wield incredible power and make a difference in the world. But with great power comes great responsibility. You must choose wisely and remember that your actions will have consequences."

The students listened intently, nodding their heads in agreement as Darian continued his speech. He spoke of the challenges they would face and the obstacles that lay ahead. But he also spoke of the possibilities, the limitless potential of their magic, and the great things they could achieve if they put their minds to it.

As Darian finished his speech, the room erupted in applause. The graduates rose to their feet, cheering and clapping as they realized that this was truly the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Then he announces the presence of some important guests at the graduation ceremony. The students turn their heads in the direction of the VIP section and see Prince Theodore, accompanied by his guards and Lady Arabel, the paladin captain.

The prince, wearing his royal robes, stands tall with his head held high, exuding an aura of authority and power. Lady Arabel stands next to him, her golden armor gleaming under the light. Her piercing blue eyes scan the crowd, as if surveying each and every one of them.

The headmaster approaches the prince and greets him with a deep bow, followed by Lady Arabel. The prince acknowledges their greeting with a small nod and a smile.

"As always, Your Highness, it is an honor to have you in our midst," the headmaster says.

"The honor is mine, Headmaster Darian," the prince replies. "I have heard much about the Academy's graduating mages, and I am looking forward to seeing their skills and talents first-hand."

Lady Arabel steps forward and adds, "I, too, am excited to witness the potential of the next generation of mages."

The students watch in awe as the two important figures take their seats in the VIP section. For a moment, the grand dome is filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement as they await the start of the graduation ceremony.

The graduation ceremony began as the headmaster called all the magi one by one to form a big circle in the grand dome. Each student held out their hands, palms up, as the headmaster and some professors approached the center of the circle.

The headmaster spoke in a solemn tone: "As you begin your journey as graduates of this esteemed academy, we offer you a gift of strength and power."

The professors then began to chant and incantate, and a bright light started to emanate from the center of the circle. Suddenly, the light coalesced into a shimmering crystal, which the headmaster held up for all to see.

"This crystal will become your conduit for magic, enabling you to channel the mana around you and wield it to your will," the headmaster continued. "May it serve you well in your future endeavors."

As the professors completed their chant, the crystal in the headmaster's hand glowed brighter and brighter until it finally shattered into a thousand glittering shards. These shards flowed out to each of the graduates, filling their mana reserves to the maximum and giving them a powerful surge of energy.

The graduates could feel the raw magic coursing through their bodies, and many of them gasped in awe and wonder at the sensation.

As the ceremony continued, the headmaster and some of the other professors began to chant in unison, their voices growing louder and more powerful with each passing moment. Suddenly, the room was filled with an intense burst of energy, and Kyle could feel a wave of pure magic wash over him.

Kyle felt a sense of power and confidence he had never experienced before.

Finally, the chant ended, and the energy in the room began to dissipate. The headmaster stepped forward once more, addressing the graduates.

"Graduating mages, you have proven yourselves to be skilled and talented. You are now equipped with the knowledge and power to make a positive impact."

Suddenly a large explosion was heard coming from outside, then dark robe mages appeared out of nowhere began attacking everyone on site. Chaos erupted as everyone were caught off guard by the unexpected attack.