Reciprocity
"B-But, when I was casting spells before, I'm sure I wasn't in the state of consciousness you're talking about," stated Aiden incredulously.
"Me too, Professor!" Eleiney chimed in. "So that means spells can be cast without being in the tier 3 brainwave state?"
"Oh, yes they certainly can." Adam nodded matter-of-factly. "However, those spells will pale in comparison to the spells you cast when you are in the tier 3 brainwave state.
"But that's going to be so hard…" Art's shoulders slouched. He was already looking for excuses to take the easy way out.
Adam's expression turned solemn. "Do you wish to be mediocre Magi for the rest of your lives?"
The three kids hurriedly shook their heads. Eleiney meekly said, "My dream is to be a Mana Vortex Magus."
"Hah!" Adam scoffed. "Being my student, how can you aim to become only a Rank 3 Magus?"