"You have all demonstrated varying degrees of emotional control in your spellcasting," Draven began, his voice as cold and unyielding as ever. The words cut through the air, each syllable delivered with icy precision. The lecture hall, already silent, grew even quieter as his gaze lingered on each of the top students—Amberine, Elara, and Maris—before sweeping across the room. "But let me be clear—true mastery of magic requires complete control over both your emotions and your magic."