"If they can do it in a day, just because they have good fire Affinity, why do the rest of us have to waste weeks learning them instead of spells we actually have an affinity for?" Christa Abilene complained.
"These spells are the very basics every witch should know after they leave the Academy for the real world. Every element has a strength and a weakness. If you can only use one element, then even the study trips into the wilderness would be too dangerous for you." Professor Miranda explained in a mildly annoyed voice.
This topic clearly came up every year and got the same explanation.
Can't you at least let us start with the ones we're good at? Or start with actual Witch Magic, like plant growth and healing? The academy is already denying us so much, from our servants to our fashion, can't we at least not waste time on spells we're never going to use?" The High Noble complained.