�Well, how people think of me and the emotions that come with it isn�t something I can just change on a whim. Of course, it was hard at first, but now I�m okay. I can�t help it if the kids of Class 7 don�t like me. But that doesn�t mean I�m hated by everyone in the world.�

Siena could understand. For some, the group they belonged to was everything to them, but to those looking up, such a group was no more than a stopover.

�I want to meet more people. And I believe there is someone out there who will listen to me more seriously.�

Shirone had an apparent attitude towards early promotion. If Ethella thought that he should be placed in Class 5 at the very least, then there was already someone who accepted Shirone without feeling inferior.

�Shirone, I certainly sense your determination. I�ll make mention of this at the instructors� meeting.�

�And with this, we conclude the presentation of our discovery regarding Shirone�s early promotion.�

With headmaster Alpheas and the Intermediate class instructors in attendance, Siena submitted the documents relating to the case of Class 7 bullying and sat down.

The teachers who read the contents frowned. The circumstances in which Shirone was being persistently ostracized under the pretext of not being able to use magic were being revealed one after another, in detail.

�Does this even make sense? This is why they would bully a kid in their class? How� Disappointing.�

�It�s quite possible in the lower-level classes. There are many young children, and there are also students who have thick hair, but stay behind because they have no talent. After all, they�re only kids, and kids often lack the wisdom to make the right choices.�

�Then we�d better promote Shirone quickly. That child will be able to graduate in at least 4 years. Now that nearby academies are challenging the Alpheas Magic Academy, the more early graduates, the better.�

The age of graduates was also part of the data that proved the excellence of a specific academy. If an academy didn�t perform well enough to help students graduate in a timely manner, their credibility, along with the students�, would decrease.�

�There are rumors flying around that the other academies are now stepping up in order to produce early graduates��

It was a standard method used to elevate a normal academy to a prestigious one. After all, once that prestige was won, outstanding talents would gather, and then the quality of the class would also improve naturally.

In the face of severe checks from other academies, the solution the Alpheas Magic Academy came up with was to educate and focus on students with excellent quality in order to help them graduate earlier through the early promotion system. In that sense, the instructors had high expectations for Shirone.

�I, on the other hand, disapprove of this.�

Thadd raised his hand and voted against it. And automatically, Siena�s face wrinkled. At this time, considering the fact that early promotion had become a standardized reality, she was annoyed to death at seeing Thadd, once again, picking a fight. However, Alhpeas expressed interest in the first different opinion.

�Against it? Why is that?�

�I know that Shirone is talented, extremely talented, but the whole point of this case is focused on Shirone�s inability to use magic. That�s where the resistance of the children comes from. Shouldn�t we be talking about that?�

Siena spoke.

�I�ve already mentioned this, but sure, I�ll say it again. He�s not in a position where he can devote himself to one discipline. Instead, he�s focused on mastering all aspects of knowledge. Personally, I also think that this is the optimal way for Shirone to grow.�

�I�m not questioning that choice, the problem is that Ms. Siena favors him too much.�

� �What did you just say?�

�Anyway, the Class 7 children also attend the academy and they also study hard. I mean, the problem of Shirone not having enough time to acquire knowledge is not something we have control over. Most of the students who come to this academy prepare extensively beforehand because they know it�s gonna be hard. That�s why I don�t think it�s fair that Shirone gets a special pass in regards to the assessment because �he didn�t have enough time�. If not, why can�t other students be promoted early? Even if their Spirit Zone is weaker than Shirone�s, in theory, they have the upper hand.�

�Stop pettifogging! I�m not judging this case emotionally. It�s a conclusion based on pure academy regulations. The main thing that is truly evaluated in the lower-leveled classes is the Spirit Zone.�

�The problem is the students� opposition. This incident may motivate them less. Are we instructors supposed to just bet everything on one genius, forgoing the other less genius students?�

�Well, it�s also not our job to just neglect those who are talented because of the misguided jealousy of other students!�

The two stood up, slamming their hands on the table at the same time. This was a common sight to see every time there was a meeting held.

Older instructors possessed looks of disapproval at the relentless debate. Nevertheless, the reason they remained silent was because the rank of the two that were arguing was higher.�

Siena and Thadd were both active as certified Grade 6 mages while only being in their mid-20s. Not to mention Ethella, who was also the pride of the Alpheas Magic Academy. JrNovels.com