Eating lunch in the dining room with a lot of students was still a fresh experience for Almark, but I ate too fast and the Morgens laughed at me.
I also need to learn how to eat by taste, Almark thought.
There were various classes in the afternoon as well, but it's all about going through them for the first time.
Almark, who managed to finish the day's class, broke up with his classmates and went to the magic practice field alone.
When I pushed open the entrance door, there was a teacher waiting for me during the day in a dark and stinking place.
Dr. Illmis, and Almark spoke up.
"You're here. But you still seem early to use this place today. [M] Let's change places."
Ilmiss urges me to go outside.
Even in the leaning sun outside, Ill Miss's face is still blue and white.
Return to the school building and enter one of the classrooms.
As soon as Almark took his seat, Ilmis asked about this.
"Well, then, Almark. I'll ask you. [M] Do you need a wand or not to use magic? What about your thoughts?
Almark thought a little and answered.
"All magicians have canes. Isn't that because it's necessary to use magic?"
"I see."
Illmis nods, does not touch Almark's answer, and moves on to the next question.
"So do I need to put my robe together to use magic or not? What do you think?"
"... all magicians keep their robes together. Teachers and us students. Isn't that because it's necessary?"
"I see."
Ilmis nodded again.
"You've seen a magician before."
"Yes."
"Where?
... battlefield, Almark swallowed it dangerously when he almost answered.
"On my journey to the College"
"Right. Then you know what a magician is."
"Yes."
When Almark nodded, Illmis nodded as well.
"Very well. Almark."
And tell them strictly.
"Then forget all that magician you ever assumed you knew."
"Eh."
Almark is confused and stuck in a response.
"What you've seen, what you believe you've seen, is just the magician's appearance, his appearance on the surface. Do you know the alias of the sorcerer?
"Sorcerers… those who exercise unseen power"
"Yes."
Illmis nods.
"The essence of a mage is not in its appearance. Wands, robes, none of them are the essence of a magician. The essence of a magician, like his power of manipulation, is invisible"
"Out of sight..."
"There are actually not many of the magicians in the alley who realize that. But you have to understand that at least more than you learn in this college. [M] We have to start there. The magic I teach you here… you don't need a wand or a robe to master them"
"Then why?"
I wanted to ask if everyone had a wand or a robe, but was gently controlled by Illmis.
"You're smart. It would have absorbed a lot of knowledge so far, from the eyes, from the ears. It is easy for me to explain your question here by mouth. [M] But that will hinder your true understanding. [M] You're too smart for that."
Ilmis urged Almark to close his eyes.
"Everything about magic begins with meditation. You must begin by feeling the magic that resides in your body properly. Freshly enrolled students practice their magic by meditating for hours each day. Take your time. Though, you're in third grade now. Not so much time left for you. [M] But I'm counting on your talent and what the Dean said. Let's get started…"
Irmis accompanied me on Almark's meditation that day, hours until sundown.