A Dichotomy: Princes of Magic
In a world governed by magic, only the noble-born may learn how to control the mystical force. Those who inherit the ability to draw mana from an arcane focus, a magical object embued with power, from aristocratic families are the only ones permitted to study and learn the ancient art.
Hirano Emi a common traveller from the west is caught possessing marbles of mana when visiting Asrin where she is promptly arrested. Fortunately, Noburu Fuyuto nicknamed the Ice Prince comes to her aid but for a price. With a newfound companion, Ito Takuma, a strange boy with a secretive past, the two must venture to the capital to deliver an urgent letter to the Lady Regent of Corvus.