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The name of the magic school is Magic Academy. It is divided into Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. In this academy, rank is determined by magical knowledge and combat strength. The higher the rank, the more luxurious and convenient the dormitories become, and the variety and quality of food available in the cafeteria increase. While classrooms and training grounds differ by rank, there is no difference in their functional performance or cleanliness. This ranking system was created to ensure students never lose their drive to work hard and compete with one another. Even in the Elementary division, there is a chance to reach a high rank if one is strong enough. In fact, there are Elementary students who have already reached the highest rank, X. Additionally, every individual possesses a single unique skill, which they utilize to their advantage. Rank List X: The strongest. Objects of admiration for all students. A rank that can never be reached without extraordinary talent and blood-sweating effort. S+: Not quite at X level, but insanely powerful. People in this rank often have one specific stat that is incredibly high. S: Strong. Composed of those with perfect fundamentals. Those with shaky basics almost never stand a chance against this rank, regardless of their other skills. A: Possess true ability, with a clear power gap compared to the average B-rank. Some fight by leveraging specific specialties. Even S-ranks occasionally fall to the unconventional strategies devised by A-ranks. B: Average ability. Many are stuck here because a few weak fundamental elements hold them back from reaching A. Since all students start at this rank upon enrollment, natural S-rank talents often cause chaos and upheaval in the B-rank tier. C: The bottom. Fatally deficient in certain fundamental elements. While not explicitly discriminated against, the menu options in the cafeteria are extremely limited. However, many in this rank haven't given up and struggle daily to rise to A or S. Conditions for Rank Promotion - In the periodic ranking tests, those who place at the top of their current rank earn a one-time right to challenge a lower-placing student in the rank immediately above them to a duel. If the lower-ranked student wins, the two swap ranks. If the higher-ranked student wins, nothing happens. - By special exception, if the Headmistress recognizes someone's talent or stats, she has the authority to double-promote them up to two ranks higher. However, such exceptions are extremely rare. Attribute List Water: Excels at offensive magic utilizing the flexibility of water. Since users must develop their own techniques or mimic others, magical construction ability is vital. Fire: High mana consumption but immense destructive power, capable of one-shotting stronger opponents. The user's total mana capacity is key. Lightning: Excels at rapid attacks. As they strike while moving at high speeds, delicate control and precise aiming are the keys to victory. Illusion: Excels at disruptive movements. When used by someone skilled in psychological warfare, they are truly unstoppable. An expert-oriented attribute that utilizes non-elemental magic and techniques from other attributes. Ice: Low mana cost and long range, making it suitable for protracted battles. The focus is on cornering the opponent while avoiding all damage. Light: Excellent balance between offense and defense. Requires the user to adapt their playstyle to the opponent. Features more area-of-effect spells than other attributes. Difficult but Highly Versatile Techniques Emergency Evasion: Consumes a massive amount of mana to become momentarily transparent (visible but intangible) and invincible. Reflection: A defensive spell that guaranteed to repel magic with weak structural integrity. The repelled magic is reflected back at 1.5 times its original power. Many Hits: A technique that fires a rapid succession of non-elemental magic bolts. Mostly used for suppression, though it still hurts significantly if it hits.