"You have only possessed magic for a month, yet you are better than a hundred people who have dabbled with magic all their life. Lift your head up high and wear that badge with pride!" Sol scolded Cedric ruthlessly.
Only after hearing Sol's words did Cedric realize he had been looking at things from the wrong perspective. The negative emotions exuding from him slowly died down and were replaced with puppy-like joy.
Cedric reminded Sol of a dog, pure, innocent, loyal, and easily pleased. That was why he was the perfect son to someone like Lord Ross, and even Sol, who was known for his ruthlessness, couldn't help but get fond of him.
The academy system was brutal, especially, since students were forced to wear their badges at all times while in the academy or on official missions. The world would know how weak they are and while this may break the weak-minded ones, it would motivate others to get better.
