After how many days of its solution The test was conducted for all students.
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Nava stood in the middle of the examination hall, breaths held in the chests of students and professors alike. No one knew what to expect from this mysterious young man, whose violet eyes shone with a faint light, as if he held a deep secret.
He quietly raised his hand, a subtle gesture that went unnoticed at first. Then, without any noise, the atmosphere around him slowly began to change. The air began to chill, as if the chill of winter was creeping into the heart of the hall. Shimmering purple lightning streaks began to dance above his hands, wrapping around his fingers as if playing a silent symphony.
Suddenly, from between his hands, a small but vibrant ice dragon burst forth, a form of ice and lightning. It wasn't huge, but it was enough to catch the eye, especially as it swirled around him with smooth, dazzling movements, then quietly disappeared.
Shock filled the room. A heavy silence, as if time had stood still for a moment. This kind of magic was completely different, unfamiliar, and not recorded in the academy's books or records viewed by students and professors.
But Nava, despite all his admiration, felt no desire to flaunt his power. On the contrary, he felt a hidden sense of relief that he hadn't displayed anything excessive. He knew that this "human" mask he wore needed balance. It needed to appear normal, nothing more.
He stood quietly, glanced at the test professors, and then returned to his seat without a word.
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After the test, the students gathered in the academy's great courtyard, where tall trees surrounded the massive building and dim lights illuminated the paved paths.
A young man, roughly his own age, approached him. Nava sensed that he was different. He was dressed simply, but he exuded an unmistakable aura of enthusiasm and warmth.
The young man said with a friendly smile, You're new here, right? My name is Cain. Nice to meet you.
Nava answered with a calm smile, not entirely unfamiliar to humans:
Yes, Nava Kurume. Happy too.
Kain looked at him carefully and then said:
I haven't seen you use a normal power, something completely different. Are you one of those rare mages?"
Nava laughed slightly bitterly and said:
"I don't know, maybe. Sometimes I feel like I'm just a shadow trying to blend in with the world.
Kain nodded gently, then said:
"That's a feeling we all know, especially in the beginning. But don't worry, the academy isn't just a school; it's a place to find yourself."
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Over the following days, Nava began to notice strange things at the academy. It wasn't just the normal conversations between students; there were hidden layers of secrets that seemed to extend across the walls of the building itself.
There were forbidden areas, where even students weren't allowed to approach. Sometimes, he heard mysterious whispers or saw shadows quickly passing behind closed doors.
One day, while wandering through the old library, he found a book bound in a dark leather cover, with strange symbols he didn't recognize.
Cautiously, he opened the book and began to read. The pages were covered in ancient magic, speaking of powers beyond anything he'd ever learned about magic or the world itself.
He felt a shiver run through his body, but inside, that old excitement was slowly returning.
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In the dining room, Nava sat with Caine and some of the other students. Caine asked excitedly, "What do you want to do here, Nava? Do you plan to become the greatest wizard at the academy?"
Nava smiled, this time warmer, more genuine.
"Maybe... I just want to understand this world more," he said quietly. "To see if I can be a part of it, despite everything I am."
Caine laughed and said, "That's a good start, because sometimes this world is more complicated than we imagine."
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One night, as Nava gazed at the sky from a rooftop, he stood alone, but this time he didn't feel lonely.
He remembered the little girl Himari and the divine flower he had given her. He realized that even in a complex world filled with great powers, there are simple moments that remain eternal.
He whispered to himself, "Maybe this is what it means... to find something worth protecting."
Just then, he sensed someone behind him. Slowly, he turned around and saw a girl wearing an academy uniform, seemingly waiting for the right moment to speak.
She said with a shy smile, "I've often seen you gaze at the sky. Are you searching for something?"
Nava smiled and said, "Maybe... something that will make me feel like I'm more than just a shadow."
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As the days passed, Nava began to discover that the academy was not just a place of study, but a complex web of interests, conflicts, and secrets that extended beyond this world.
But within it all, one thing was clear: this place could be his chance to find new meaning, and maybe... a different beginning.
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