“If you are entering the academy, you’re probably already aware, but I’ll briefly go over the origin of magic. It’s a basic part of magic studies.”

“In the distant past, there were many differing opinions on what magic truly is. Some said it was a miracle granted by the gods, others claimed it was a rebellious force against divine law, some believed it was a stepping stone to approach the divine. There were countless other theories as well.”

“However, modern magicians don’t worry about such things anymore. The great mage Erginus revealed the true origin of magic.”

“Magic is the …