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Chapter 147
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"Today, being our first lesson, I will teach you the most basic yet crucial concept: what is mana?"
As Professor Moorta began, the eyes of the students watching her held a hint of boredom.
Normally, the presentation of a concept tended to make students feel sleepy, and explanations of theories would often lead to yawns. However, what followed wasn’t at all what the students expected.
"I believe you all know what mana is. If you passed the entrance exam and got admitted to the Academy, of course, you would all know. Let's move directly to the practical. I will demonstrate first. You there!"
Professor Moorta pointed to a student nearby. The student wasn't wearing the red tie of freshmen but the blue tie of the seniors.
"Please come forward."
"... Yes, Professor."
The selected student reluctantly stepped forward. He seemed somewhat embarrassed to stand in front of the newbies.
