Late at night on the library rooftop, Epherene leaned against the railing, gazing at the university below. Above her, the Mage Tower glowed a soft blue all the way to its peak. Below, the lights of classrooms, streets, and restaurants sparkled like stars. During exam weeks, the night seemed to vanish entirely from the university.1

Epherene took out her Wizard Board from her pocket. It resembled a mini whiteboard with black edges and served as a communication tool for the Mage Tower mages. Officially named the Multipurpose Interactive Message Board, it was commonly known as the Wizard Board. 4

This magical device featured a remote bulletin board accessible to all Mage Tower mages, facilitating their communication. However, professors avoided using it due to its limited legal lifespan of seven to eight years.2

Epherene made a post on the Mage Tower's Secret Board. She had already spent half of the 100,000 elne sponsorship on writing tools and grimoires.0

Complete notes for Deculein's lectures (up to Week 4). How much could these fetch at auction? 1-page sample included.0

└ 500 elne0

└ 1,0000

└ 2,0000

└ 4,0000

└ 5,0000

└ 6,000, possibly more depending on the condition.0

"Wow." 0

Startled by the rapidly rising bids, she deleted the post. 2

"... I suppose I'd buy it too if I had the money."0

Deculein was indeed strange. Instead of keeping such efficient techniques and tips to himself, he revealed them openly. Most professors offered private lessons for a hefty price or required students to become their subordinates, under an oath of secrecy. 0

Mages, regardless of their wealth, were known to be wary of their successors and envious of their juniors. Deculein’s change this year was suspicious.1

"Oh well," Epherene said, shaking off her worries as she took a deep breath and leaned on the railing again.0

She suddenly wondered if her father had ever stood here, like...0