The academy changed after that.
Seris was given her own workshop inside the academy grounds. It wasn't large, but it had better tools, rare materials, and permission to use the academy's core forge. She spent most of her time there, improving the golem armor and creating simpler versions that could be used by ordinary students.
Orders kept coming.
Defense-type armor for knights.
Lightweight versions for scouts.
Reinforced frames for mages who needed protection while casting.
The academy prioritized students who would be sent to border missions. Survival rates improved almost immediately.
Mike returned to his usual training routine.
He trained alone most of the time, focusing on mana control and close-combat efficiency. Even though his raw power was high, he was careful not to rely on it too much.
I still don't have a mana-boosting talent, he thought. I'll have to manage what I have.
