Just as he did with the first class, Hans brought the second class to the training grounds.
He made them line up one beside the other, as he stood there in front of them.
Picking one out of the group, Hans talked to one of the four second-circle mages of the class.
"Oliver, did you know anyone who has dropped out of the Academy?"
Even if taken by surprise by the question, the student answered almost immediately, his voice slightly low-toned and saddened:
"Yes, my childhood friend doesn't come here anymore, he used to attend the potion-creating and Smithy classes, so thinking that his powers wouldn't be enough to protect himself, his parents forbid him from coming."
"Mh… but you are still here, aren't you? It means that there is something you want to achieve here, and you weren't here just to spend time with your friends"
