The ranked students of Wilton Academy were still gathered around, their eyes fixed on the ongoing Magical Drone Challenge. The objective seemed simple at first glance: strike a small, fast-moving, magically enhanced orb, roughly the size of a ping-pong ball, as it flew through the air using only magic.
But the reality of the task was far from easy.
They had already seen quite a number of students attempt it, many of whom failed despite their best efforts. A few had succeeded, but even then, it had taken them a significant amount of time and required the use of a wide range of spells. In most cases, it wasn't a single student casting either, it often took a group effort.
Very few, if any, had managed to bring it down with just a few well-placed spells. It was because of this level of difficulty that the military personnel present had taken such an interest in the demonstration.
