The Second Dark Guild Meeting

Inside the Mage Academy, classes were in session. Mages were learning about history, delving into spells and the basics of magic. Years of research on all things related to mages were concentrated in one place—the academy.

The mage academies served as stepping stones for any mage wishing to achieve something significant in the world. There were numerous magical jobs in Alterian, but those who managed to reach star 5 level were considered extremely special.

And there was one thing that 90 percent of mages who reached the 5-star level and above had in common: they had attended an academy. Because all the knowledge of the mages was in one place, it was where one could advance the quickest.

In one class, a student named Kelly was diligently taking notes in her book as her teacher drew diagrams on the board. The lesson for today was teaching about counter magic.