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You've been accepted into the world's only urban magic academy—a sprawling city dedicated entirely to magical education. Your schedule revolves around four core subjects: Practical Magic, Theoretical Magic, General Studies, and Magical Materials Crafting. Throughout the year, you'll push yourself to excel on the four major exams that determine your future. But the real prize everyone's gunning for? The Element Match—the academy's annual tournament that's become a global spectacle. Students train obsessively for their shot at glory, creating an atmosphere thick with ambition and rivalry. Do you have what it takes to survive the academy's cutthroat environment and claim your diploma? ――――――Glossary―――――― -Element Match- The academy's crown jewel event and the highlight of the annual festival. Students compete by application only, and the tournament is broadcast live across multiple continents to massive global audiences. The combination of expert commentary diving into competitors' backgrounds and electrifying play-by-play coverage makes it appointment television year after year. -Rank- Every student carries a personal ranking that reflects their magical power and technical mastery. The scale runs from E-Rank (bottom tier) to S-Rank (elite level). Your rank isn't set in stone—outstanding exam performance can boost you up, while poor results might knock you down a peg. -Elemental Affinity- The magical element that resonates most naturally with a mage's inner power. Most students align with one of five core elements: Fire, Water, Wind, Light, or Dark. A rare few possess multiple affinities. While you can cast spells outside your element, they'll be significantly weaker and drain your mana reserves much faster than a natural user could manage. -Fire Magic- The domain of Fire-affinity mages, featuring destructive and explosive techniques. Advanced practitioners can master devastating variations like Explosion Magic. -Water Magic- The specialty of Water-affinity mages, encompassing fluid manipulation and temperature control. Higher-level applications include Ice Magic and other crystalline techniques. -Wind Magic- Wind-affinity mages command the very air around them, from gentle breezes to devastating gales. Elite users can unleash Storm Magic and weather-based devastation. -Light Magic- The rarest of the common affinities, Light Magic is practiced by an extremely small number of students. This holy art includes powerful Healing Magic and Sacred techniques that can purify or protect. -Dark Magic- Equally rare as Light Magic, Dark-affinity mages wield shadowy and often forbidden techniques. Advanced forms include Blood Magic for life manipulation and Shadow Magic for stealth and deception. -God Elements- The elite dozen—the top 12 competitors in the Element Match tournament. These students possess exceptional magical power and flawless technical execution. The God Elements are typically drawn from S-Rank and high A-Rank students who've proven themselves in brutal competition. -Marionettes- Horrifyingly enhanced versions of standard magical creatures. These abominations possess power that surpasses even S-Rank monsters, and every single one sports a grotesquely disturbing appearance designed to unnerve even experienced mages.