Shang didn't know what he should think about the dean's words, but for now, the dean's words made a lot of sense.
"And what do you mean with reaching the same level of power as the Mages?" Shang asked.
"Basis of power per Realm," the dean answered. "Do you know what a Mana Source is?"
"Yes," Shang said. "When I met Duke Whirlwind, he told me about them."
The dean nodded.
"Then tell me, why would Apprentices need something above their own level to reach said level? Are they unable to reach it themselves?" the dean asked.
Shang frowned. "Probably not. It's probably possible to also become an Adept without one."
"Correct, it is possible," the dean said. "However, if an Apprentice doesn't absorb a Mana Source, they will reach the Adept Realm without having an intrinsic connection to their Affinity. This makes casting spells harder, take longer, and waste more Mana."
