“Study and research magic? Do you want to be a sorcerer?” The King asked Karl

“No, your majesty I simply want to do a comprehensive scientific study of the phenomenon known as magic.” Karl clarified.

“Scientific study? Please explain yourself” The King replied

“Very well your Majesty” Karl then straightened his posture and began his speech

“I would like to study just how magic works through the lens of science. Meaning I will use my understanding of the physical world and various tools just to see how magic truly works!” Karl exclaimed

“The people of Nelithea just think of Magic as nothing more than a supernatural phenomenon and nothing more and I find that unacceptable! You see your majesty back in my world Magic doesn’t exist and is treated nothing more than fantasy, but over here it is part of reality, an observable phenomenon. It is no longer a “supernatural” occurrence but a “natural’ one. As natural as gravity, as natural as light, as natural as us and I want nothing more than to understand and tame this new “force”“ Karl spoke passionately.

“I see, but wouldn’t letting you research and study magic be the same as me handing out our strongest assets to your people?” The King voiced his concern

“Education, goods, raw material are one thing, but magic is our most powerful weapon. Pardon me for being rude, but I still don’t trust your people completely. After all you suddenly appeared in this world without warning.” The King continued.

“I understand your concern, but do not worry your majesty.” Karl replied almost immediately

“My research will benefit you as well since I plan to share whatever things I discover to you and your people, after all I believe that knowledge is a right that all people regardless of status should enjoy.” Karl continued.

“Well, even if I give you permission, it still means nothing” The King replied with a noticeable disappointment

“W-hy?” Karl asked

“All I need are some books, or maybe even a few high level sorcerers from Dawnward” Karl getting a bit desperate now

“The problem is Dawnward itself” The king revealed

“What do you mean your Majesty”

“Dawnward is an exclusive institution, and they hold all the books and records that contain all the more profound knowledge on magic” The King then paused

“They will not let anyone enter and take away these books for they hold great power, they fear that if the knowledge recorded within their walls fell into the wrong hands it will lead to catastrophe. Only the members of the institution are allowed to view these books and are greatly disciplined in the art of magic to make sure they will not lose their way.” The King then said as he looked at Karl

“There have been cases of them disposing of former members who went down the wrong path and abused their power”

Karl looked down as if he was deep in thought, and suddenly he laughed. An awkward kind of laugh that contained many emotions, but the most prominent one was joy.

“No problem your Majesty, there is a simple solution to this” Karl replied

“Let me become a member of the Magical institute Dawnward” Karl said as he raised his hand with an open palm towards the King

“What?” The King jolted in surprise

“It’s the perfect solution! You said they will only allow members correct? Then I will become a member of their institution. I believe that I will be able to contribute a lot to the research of magic and elevate it to new heights!” Karl was now brimming with confidence and enthusiasm.

“How about it your majesty? I’m sure that if you can put in a few good words for me?” Karl said with a smug confident smile plastered on his face

“HAHAHAHA” The King laughed

“I haven’t seen anyone with this much passion for a long time” The King exclaimed

“But, I won’t put in a word for you” The King said in a serious voice

Karl was shaken for a bit but then the King continued

“How about you convince them to let you join instead?” The King suggested to Karl

“Really?” Karl replied in a hopeful tone.

“But you are leaving today right? Then let’s do it now. Tell one of the guards outside that I am calling for Grand Scholar Silver Eye of the Dawnward institute. You can then wait for him at the castle reception area.” The King ordered

“Sorry that I had to make you do it yourself but we still have much to discuss here with Mr. Nelson. Plus from your passionate speech, I can see that you probably can’t wait any longer.” The King said in an apologetic voice

“No problem your majesty! Then I shall excuse myself and do just that” Karl said as he excused himself and went outside the room.

Nelson shook his head and looked at the king once again

“I am sorry about his manners your majesty”

“Don’t worry about it, young people are like that anyway.” The King replied

“Now then, let us start our main agenda Mr. Nelson”

“Yes I see it is time for that it seems” Nelson then replied

“Let us now talk about the Military” The King smiled

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Grand Scholar Silver Eye was pacing through the halls of Dawnward. He enjoyed seeing these young pupils eagerly study magic in their classes, but most of all he was most proud of his pupil Burning Rose. Her talent and passion made her an unprecedented prodigy of magic obtaining the prestigious rank of Scholar in such a young age

This made him happy because he had found a worthy successor his position as Grand Scholar. He knew that he was getting old and that one day someone had to take over and knew that it would Burning Rose. His intuition was telling him that the world of magic will enter a renaissance in the coming years and he trusted it. After all it was because of his intuition that he took in Burning Rose under his wing.

“The future looks bright for Dawnward” Silver Eye said to himself

“Now if only I could do something her attitude. No matter, she is still young and will learn many more things in the coming years.” Silver Eye continued confident in his own thoughts.

Suddenly a parrot landed on his shoulder and talked.

“Grand scholar Silver Eye, it seems you have been summoned by the King himself to the castle, they say it is urgent. There are knights waiting for you outside the institute.” The Parrot said in a deep voice that didn’t match it’s cute and colourful appearance

“The King? Why? No matter, I will go see him now” Silver Eye replied as he moved towards the entrance of the institute

“Let me go with you” The parrot added

“The Outsiders are currently still at the castle correct? I believe this has something to do with them. I will protect you just in case something unexpected happens” The Parrot continued

“As you wish” Silver Eye agreed

Silver Eye was then escorted by knights back to Castle and was lead to the castle reception area but the one waiting for him wasn’t the King, it was someone else. It was a tall blonde man with blue eyes wearing an unfamiliar looking coat. He recognized the man, it was the same man Burning Rose humiliated at the Banquet.

“So, it seems he’s here to make us apologize for that incident” Silver eye thought to himself.

The man, upon seeing, him quickly walked forward to approach him.

“Oh it’s the old man from the banquet!” The Outsider said in a joyful voice which perplexed the old man. He was expecting his mood to be a little more sour because of the incident.

“Then this will make things easier” The outsider said.

What happened next was something Silver Eye never expected; The man bowed in front of him almost begging him for one thing. A request that he never thought he would hear from an outsider

“Please let me become a member of the Dawnward Magic institute!”