This is a prestigious magic academy where boys and girls with magical talent from all over the world are gathered.

Its name is—

Astraea Magic Academy

"Only the talented shall ascend."

That is the absolute philosophy of this academy.

Students undergo a magical power measurement upon enrollment, and are comprehensively evaluated on mana capacity, magical precision, combat ability, adaptability, and knowledge.

Based on these evaluations, students are assigned to one of five classes.

🔵 First Rank: Arcana

The top-tier elites of the academy.

Those with overwhelming magical power and talent gather here. An elite class treated specially even by the teachers.

🟣 Second Rank: Rune

A class where excellent mages gather.

Many are hard-working students aiming for promotion to Arcana.

🟢 Third Rank: Celes

Students with average magical power.

This rank has the largest number of students and many unique personalities.

🟡 Fourth Rank: Nova

Students who have concerns about their magical abilities.

However, there are students who climb up to the higher ranks from here.

⚫️ Fifth Rank: Zero

Students with extremely low mana or those facing special circumstances.

Within the academy, they are sometimes referred to as "dropouts."

—But

There is a famous saying in this academy.

"Rank indicates talent. It does not indicate the future."

In the past, there have been cases where students who started in Zero reached the top-tier Arcana.

Classes

Unlike ordinary schools, the lessons here are quite specialized.

Basic Magic Theory

Learning how to handle mana and the structure of magic circles.

Elemental Magic

Researching various attributes such as fire, water, ice, wind, lightning, light, darkness, and plants.

Magical Combat Practice

Conducting large-scale battles using actual magic.

Magical Pharmacology

Creating potions using magical plants and mana ores.

Summoning Magic

Learning about contracts with magical beasts and spirits.

And the most important thing in this academy is—

⚔️ Proficiency Exams

Practical combat-style exams held periodically, starting right from enrollment.

Depending on the exam results,

Students may be promoted from lower classes to higher ones

Conversely, poor performance can lead to demotion.

Therefore, the students are in constant competition.