Reincarnated as a failed hero?! Watch me Defy Fate! - Chapter 56

Chapter 56: Magic Differences Chapter 56: Magic Differences My team and I sat together, alongside other teams from the third year.

However, most of the students here stared at us with sharp glares.

We were confused, but we had to remain calm and attend this class.

A professor walked to the front of the class and began the day’s lesson.

She introduced herself as Professor Lowen, a magic professor at this academy.

She was a woman in her 30s, with blonde hair, holding a magic staff and wearing a wizard’s hat.

I was surprised to see how many young professors were present at this academy.

It wasn’t just older professors; there were many young ones here.

One of them was Professor Lowen, who would be teaching us for the week.

I also noticed Professor Alden standing next to her, while Instructor Morgan stood at the side of the class, observing.

We began our lesson.

Today, we were learning about the differences between magic in the Grand Kingdom of Solara and magic in the Kingdom of Braveheart.

Magic in Solara was more flexible and developed because they practiced and innovated with it every day.

The Kingdom of Solara itself had earned the title of the Magic Kingdom.

In contrast, magic in the Kingdom of Braveheart was used primarily in combat, blending sword techniques with magic to enhance the fighting power of their knights.

Solara’s magic did not only depend on gods and goddesses; they had developed human-made magic.

For example, they could merge elements to form new ones.

One such creation was steam magic, derived from fire and water elements.

They had also discovered how to evolve elements, such as transforming earth into iron.

These processes required an extremely high level of skill in controlling elemental magic.

Students from the Braveheart Academy were shocked to hear this, including my team.

We had no idea that Solara’s magic had surpassed that of Braveheart.

However, Professor Lowen then explained that these discoveries were not perfect.

Only a few individuals with extraordinary magical talent could perform such feats.

Professor Lowen continued to explain another unique source of magic found only in the Kingdom of Solara-Grimoires.

When I heard that, my teammates and I took notes carefully.

This was part of our group assignment.

Professor Lowen explained that a Grimoire was a magic book that could enhance the user’s magic or even grant new powers.

However, Grimoires only consisted of basic elements and could not be used by mages whose elemental affinity did not match the Grimoire’s element.

Grimoires were said to have their own will in choosing their users.

It was still unknown where the Grimoire’s will came from, but it was known that Grimoires were relics from Solara’s ancestors.

There were more than 500,000 Grimoires in the Kingdom of Solara.

Most of them were located above the magic duel arena, beside the learning building at the Magic Academy.

The Grimoires were arranged around the arena, lining the walls.

This placement allowed them to continuously absorb magic from the students who fought there.

It was essential because Grimoires absorbed magic from their surroundings, even if it wasn’t in large amounts.

There was a tradition that Grimoires would choose their users during duels in the arena.

Therefore, an annual duel event was held to allow students to obtain their Grimoires.

Since not all students owned a Grimoire, only those who were strong and recognized by the Grimoire could possess one.

But I noticed that all the professors at the academy had Grimoires, as did some students in the class.

They must all be incredibly strong.

I became intrigued by the Grimoires because, in anime and manga, Grimoires were often a primary source of a magician’s power.

They could be items that significantly enhanced strength and mana.

I wondered how powerful I would become if I had a Grimoire.

Envi laughed at my thoughts and said it was impossible for a swordsman to get a Grimoire.

Upon hearing that, I became disheartened.

…

After the first class ended, my team-Lyra, Freya, Luna, Amelia, Marius, and Kael-planned to leave the classroom and explore the Solara Magic Academy.

It was our first chance to see the academy up close, and we were eager to learn more about this place.

As we made our way down the hallway, suddenly a few students stepped in front of us, blocking our path.

They stood with arms crossed, glaring at us with judgment in their eyes.

“Hey, what are you guys doing here?” one of them asked, his tone dripping with disdain.

His gaze flickered over us, clearly unimpressed.

Another student, a girl with short brown hair, scoffed.

“Shouldn’t you be back at your own academy, studying your puny magic?

What could Braveheart magic possibly have to offer?” The comments hit us hard, especially since we had come here to learn, not to be judged.

I could feel Kael’s fists clenching beside me.

His usual calm demeanor was replaced with a growing tension, and I could sense Freya bristling as well.

“How dare you talk about our magic like that!” Kael snapped, stepping forward, his usually cool expression replaced with anger.

“Kael, don’t,” Amelia whispered, placing a hand on his arm.

“Stay calm.” She looked over at me with a concerned expression.

But the provocation was too much, and Freya stepped up, her voice cutting through the tension.

“You have no right to belittle us!

You don’t even understand the magic of the Kingdom of Braveheart!” Before things could escalate further, two students quickly approached and stood between us and the group that had been confronting us.

The first was a young man with bright spiky yellow hair, his expression calm and composed.

The other was a woman with long, flowing green hair and a gentle smile.

The woman placed a hand on the shoulder of the girl who had been the most vocal.

“That’s enough,” the young man said, his voice low but firm.

“You’re making a scene for no reason.

Do you really want Professor Lowen to find out about this?” The mention of Professor Lowen’s name immediately seemed to dampen the mood.

The group of students fell silent, glancing nervously at one another before backing away slightly.

The young man turned to us, offering a friendly smile.

“I’m Sander,” he said, nodding at the rest of us.

“And this is Windy.” The woman beside him smiled warmly.

“We’re sorry about the trouble.

Some of our classmates can be a bit…

blunt.” I raised an eyebrow, still a little wary, but thankful that they had stepped in.

“Thanks for stopping them,” I said, glancing at the group of students who had been harassing us.

“But why did they target us like that?” Windy gave a soft, sympathetic sigh.

“It’s not really personal, but…

well, let’s just say not everyone here is a fan of the nobility, especially those from Braveheart.

The history between the nobles and the commoners here isn’t exactly…

peaceful.” Sander nodded in agreement.

“Yeah, the Solara Magic Academy was founded to help commoners with magical talent, and since then, things have changed.

The nobility had a lot of power over commoners before, and many of our classmates still hold grudges.

They don’t always show it, but it’s there.” Freya frowned, her anger still simmering.

“So you think we’re just here because we’re nobles?” she asked, her voice tinged with frustration.

Sander shook his head quickly.

“No, no, that’s not what I meant.

It’s just that…

some of our classmates see anyone from a noble background as part of the old system.

They’ve been mistreated for so long, they tend to lash out.” Windy gave us an apologetic look.

“I’m sorry if they made you feel uncomfortable.

It’s just a complicated issue.

The academy doesn’t care about your status, only your magical potential.

But sometimes, old prejudices run deep.” Amelia smiled softly at Windy.

“Thank you for explaining.

I understand better now.” She looked around at our team.

“We don’t want to make enemies here.” Sander gave a small chuckle.

“Don’t worry about it.

You’ll find that not everyone is like that.

There are plenty of students here who are just focused on their magic, regardless of where they come from.” Windy smiled and gave a small bow.

“Let us show you around the academy.

We’ll give you a tour, so you can get a better sense of how things work here.” We gratefully accepted their offer, and they led us through the sprawling academy.

We marveled at the advanced magic facilities, each one more impressive than the last.

The mana control practice rooms were unlike anything we had seen back at Braveheart.

There were areas designed specifically to help mages refine their abilities, with mana-infused stones embedded in the walls to amplify the flow of energy.

The relaxation zones were beautifully serene, with plants that seemed to hum with magical energy and fountains that shimmered with an ethereal glow.

The library was vast, filled with towering shelves of ancient books and tomes, many of which seemed to glow with an otherworldly light.

As we walked through the campus, we came across the dormitories, the arena where students practiced their magic duels, and, most fascinating of all, the collection of Grimoires.

We could see them lined up above the arena, where the intense magical energy from the duels seemed to draw them in.

“Those are the Grimoires,” Windy explained, pointing toward the shimmering books.

“They’re not just for anyone.

Only those who prove themselves worthy in the arena can get one.” I couldn’t take my eyes off the books.

They radiated power.

I had read about them before in stories, but seeing them in person was something else entirely.

“Are the Grimoires really that powerful?” I asked, my voice filled with awe.

“Yes,” Sander replied.

“Each one can boost the magic of its user or even teach them new spells.

But it’s not easy to get one.

Only those who are strong enough can attract the attention of the Grimoires.” We all nodded in understanding.

It was clear that Solara’s magic system was far more complex than we had imagined.

As we continued our tour, Windy and Sander apologized again for the behavior of their classmates.

“It’s just…

some people don’t understand the importance of changing the old systems,” Windy said, her voice soft but sincere.

“But you’ll get used to it.

Once they see what you’re capable of, things will settle down.” Sander looked at us with a reassuring smile.

“Don’t let them get to you.

You’re here for your magic, not to prove anything to anyone.

Just focus on learning, and you’ll fit right in.” As we walked through the academy, we couldn’t help but feel a little more at ease.

Windy and Sander’s kindness made a world of difference.

CREATORS’ THOUGHTS NAVIRUNAVIII This is the beginning of Solara’s Magic Academy Arc.

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