There were many things Uriel was curious about the moment she stepped foot into the academy.
The way it trained its students, the rigorous methods used to test them, and—most importantly—the sheer level of growth each student underwent.
Year after year, graduates of the academy emerged as legends, their names echoing throughout history, securing fame and influence in their respective fields.
Was it due to the academy itself?
The strict curriculum, the prestigious faculty, the unique opportunities only available here?
Or was it simply that the academy naturally attracted the best of the best—those destined for greatness, who would have risen to prominence no matter where they trained?
It was a question that didn't particularly matter in the grand scheme of things.
The results spoke for themselves.
And yet, Uriel couldn't help but be curious.
After all, she knew she was strong.
