16 Mirlie? (2/2)

Before commencing, Nora noticed how Percy was only managing to collect a far smaller amount of mana compared to the other classmates. At this moment Nora decided that she would help Percy. Although he was young, he was far kinder than any other student she'd met at the Academy.

Nora closed her eyes and focused on the air around her. She sensed a vast quantity of Mana in the air around her. Without realizing she ravaged the Mana. The mix between her previous experiences with elemental Qi and her True Mana Affinity truly showing their combined might. The Mana in the air began to be drained at such an unnatural pace that some of the students near Nora stopped being able to sense any Mana around them.

Noticing the occurrence, Great Mage Mirlie called attention to herself at the front of the class, ”Everyone, please continue practicing while I step out for a minute” as she made her way out of the class she passed by Nora and said, ”Do you mind speaking to me outside?” her tone rather serious, making the question seem less like a question and more like a statement.

Nora knowing that there was no other option simply complied. She made her way outside without many people noticing. Many of them distracted by their attempts to accumulate Mana.

Nora followed Great Mage Mirlie outside.

In a rather straightforward and decisive manner, Great Mage Mirlie stated, ”Would you like to be my personal disciple?”

Nora beyond confused asked, ”Great Mage Mirlie, why are you asking me?”

”I'm asking you because your affinity with Mana is far too unnatural. In my long life, I have never seen someone be so inhumanely naturally attuned to Mana.” seeming to forgo her status in order to attempt to convince the one in a lifetime student, ”I've seen the way Headmaster Thurmond looks at you. I am willing to protect you from his advances if you become my disciple”.

With that offer alone Mirlie felt like she would be able to sway Nora to become her disciple. Yet to her surprise Nora simply responded, ”With all due respect, why would I need your protection?”

'Uhhgh, doesn't she understand the danger she's in?' Mirlie exclaiming internally, 'Fine, maybe this'll work.'

”If you become my disciple I'll teach you how to do this...” Great Mage Mirlie turned her hand over and summoned a ball of fire in her hand. Nora was rather curious but didn't expect much from this display.

At least that was until the fireball in Great Mage Mirlie's hand changed from a red to blue...