# Q: “What kinds of classes are taught at the Academy of Magic?”

The main subjects include “Fundamentals of Magic,” “Incantation Techniques,” “Labyrinth Studies,” “Magical Botany,” “History,” and “Magical Source Studies.”

That said, the number of courses is enormous, so it would be impossible to cover them all here.

As students advance through the years, the number of electives—such as “Magitech Engineering”—also increases. The Upper Institute is eager to recruit specialists from every field, so there is certainly value in pursuing a curriculum focused on specialized knowledge.

Classes dedicated to specific attributes, such as “Flame Magic class” and “Earth Magic class,” are conducted separately for each Spellwork class. Since studying an element for which one has no affinity rarely bears fruit, students are generally discouraged from taking courses across multiple attributes. There are exceptions, of course, but aside from those capable of wielding multiple elements (Multos), dual enrollment is not recommended under the current system.

Credit examinations for Spellwork magic are often held jointly among different classes, but apart from those occasions, students naturally spend most of their time with classmates from their own attribute group. One could say that the academy hopes this environment will encourage friendly rivalry and mutual growth… though perhaps that is merely the sort of thing a teacher ought to say.

Incidentally, the subjects I teach are “The Ecology of Nightwalkers” and “Arcane Magic Studies.”

They are somewhat niche fields, but if they pique your interest, by all means give them a try.

# Q: “How are spells named?”

To begin with, the creation of a new spell carries immense significance in our world. It is an achievement so great that not only the Academy but even the Tower itself welcomes it with open arms. It is a feat worthy of admiration and celebration.

As a rule, newly created spells are named after their creator or after words closely associated with that person. Take the lower-tier Flame spell “**Ignis Rooks**,” for example: it derives its name from **Rooks**, a mage of ancient times who became the very model of a loyal attendant, faithfully protecting his master to the end.

Should one of you succeed in creating a new spell, your name, too, would be immortalized in history. Such is the highest honor of a mage. Of course, half-hearted effort alone will never suffice, and beyond that lies a realm that cannot be reached without genuine talent.

Incidentally, I myself have created a spell before. And so, allow me to wear an appropriately smug expression.

**Q: “What about Lady Elfaria’s ‘Twelve Ice Secret Arts’ (El Grasse Frost)?”**

Ah… that case was somewhat special—rather, it was so far beyond all precedent that it left everyone at a loss as to how to handle it. For a single mage to create more than ten original spells was unheard of, and the feat sent shockwaves even through the Tower. 

In the end, the Tower recognized the very path of innovation (Serial Arts) she had carved out as an unprecedented achievement and bestowed upon it its current name. Incidentally, its formal title is: “The Twelve Ice Blossoms of the Great Ice Princess” (Elfaria Grastius Flowus). The twelve different magic circles wielded by Elfaria are likened to twelve “flowers.”

…This is a secret, but there is an anecdote that the title was so grandiose that Elfaria herself rolled around on the floor in embarrassment and even prostrated herself in an attempt to avoid using the official name. Well, every time she casts one of those spells, it is effectively proclaiming, “Lady Elfaria is unbelievably amazing. Truly magnificent—we can only bow before her” (paraphrased), so her feelings are not entirely difficult to understand…

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