"C-can we go again?"
"You think we can go higher? Maybe use Tier 8... or Tier 9 Magic?"
"Tier 9? Are you insane?"
"Remember what Mr. Novo said. We shouldn't restrict ourselves to our common perceptions!"
"Let's try one more time, please!"
Noir watched as the students assailed him with gazes that caused his heart to nearly explode. He struggled to keep his expression and reaction under control, considering how his instincts were being sent into overdrive.
Each and every individual truly seemed to have changed over the course of a single lecture. The fact that they could do something so phenomenal very easily... it made them genuinely happy.
"Fine... one more time." Noir smiled at the students.
It wouldn't hurt to see them try to graft a Rune without him saying anything. That way, he would be able to tell if they actually learned anything.
Yes, that was his rationale.
"Spread out, everyone."
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[One Week Later]