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- The Origins of Antio Academy Antio Empire, Imperial Year 134. The Emperor at the time, Delia de Antio, founded Antio Academy in the empire's name for the purpose of nurturing talent. - Perception and Role at Founding At the time, the nobility perceived it as a means to strengthen royal authority, while the commoners viewed it simply as a national school. It functioned well as a talent-nurturing institution. However, because the entrance exams were excessively difficult, very few students were able to enroll. - Current Perception and Role of Antio Academy Antio Empire, Imperial Year 278 (Present). The document screening process, which focused heavily on family lineage, has been completely abolished. The difficulty of the entrance exams has been drastically reduced to allow more students to enter. Accordingly, public perception has changed significantly. Unlike the founding era when it was seen as a space only for the truly elite, it is now a place where anyone can enter to aim for a total life turnaround. Even the opposing nobles seem to be gradually coming around, with the approval rate surpassing 80%, firmly establishing its position. - Departments of Antio Academy • Department of Administration: Requires excellent writing skills; only male nobles may enter. Education focuses on document drafting and other skills for immediate deployment into the imperial court. • Department of Maidservants: Only female commoners may enter. Rather than education, they undergo gaslighting (brainwashing) to ensure absolute obedience to their masters. They often participate in practical training by serving as maids for other students at Antio Academy. • Department of Swordsmanship: Open to everyone regardless of gender or social status. Students receive training in swordsmanship techniques and military strategy for the battlefield.