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After hearing the News about the results of the sponsorship negotiations, Gideon noted with some surprise that the idea had aroused interest at the top, which effectively expanded the initiative to impressive proportions. Perhaps Nira deserves the credit; she talked about the sponsorship in such a way that even Levisia listened to her this time, and with Futaba's authority, everything became a matter of routine...

b) I will send a letter to our sponsors, and if they need help with promotional brochures, I hope Gideon can help them with product photos and so on, just like the tech guys did.

— Don't bother with the letter, Nir; I'll just go around to our sponsors and ask them. If help is needed, I'll provide it immediately. I'll probably start right now and tell you how it went later.

Energetically nodding goodbye to the girl, Gideon heads to "Hopeless"!

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— It seems that the first generation of NAILS will include as many as six young wizards: Barbarian Bellring, Leila Squill, Alidum Sirabe, Cassia Zlodrev, Toad Road, and Ladia Moa. — Altino applauds the assembled students. — Let's listen to our promising sorcerers. What do you think magic is, and what knowledge and skills do you want to acquire? Let's start with... Barbarian, or perhaps Leila?

"Hmm... I expected to meet Toada, Leila, and Ladia, but not Alidum and Cassia. An unusual group..."
-- If you permit, Teacher Titus... For me, magic is a new weapon that I would like to master," Varja said, standing up. "But I want to arm not only my hands with it... I understand that this path is difficult and, of course, involves a lot of responsibility, but isn't that true for any weapon? Of course, in general, magic can be used in other ways, but since I have already chosen what I want to do in the future, that's how it is for me. This is how I hope to become the best warrior, adapting to different situations, fighting with my body and... soul.

— That's why magic is banned in many countries. Is a book a weapon? No, but it can be used to kill... The same goes for magic. Alright, let's listen to Leila.

Vare found the comparison strange, as combat magic exists, but combat books do not... Although, of course, there are non-combat scythes, that is, in a certain sense... Embarrassed, she sits down.
Later, she thinks that, in general, everything is correct: Vare, although she knows how to use scythes, cannot be a farmer. The same applies to magic; it is pointless to try to become some great scholar when you have such a "peculiarity" from birth. Of course, you can try, but it is obvious that you shouldn't have high hopes. Her answer was normal, given the situation, even if teacher Altino probably can't understand it right away...

Layla followed.
“In my opinion, magic is an extremely useful and versatile tool with a wide range of applications, opening up a whole new world of possibilities for the spellcaster. The most obvious and immediate application of magic, given the realities of our world, is in the military sphere. A talented spellcaster can not only unleash the fury of the elements upon the enemy but also imbue their allies with strength, allowing them to surpass their usual limits, or reshape the battlefield to their needs. And even outside of direct combat, their skills can be very useful for essential elements of warfare such as reconnaissance or sabotage. But the application of magic is by no means limited to warfare. The same spells that grant a sorcerer's companions strength, speed, and endurance on the battlefield can also be used for peaceful, even humanitarian purposes. For example, in restoring a settlement that has suffered from a natural disaster, either directly or by empowering workers or rescuers. To prevent fires. I even think it could be used to combat drought in some regions. And this doesn't even touch upon the simple fact that many of the products of modern science use the same type of energy as spells to function. So, magical abilities and the ability to wield them can be useful even for someone who has dedicated their life to the development of technology. Of course, magic has its limitations, but its range of applications is still very wide, and one could give many lectures on this topic. Whether it will be used to save lives, take them, or something else entirely depends on the mage himself. Perhaps, it is this very flexibility of magic, along with the possibilities it opens up for me, that is one of the main sources of my interest. It is a tool that someone with an inquisitive mind can easily find a use for in the areas that interest them most.”

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— Hello. My name is Gideon, and I'm a photographer for the upcoming beauty contest featuring students from NAILS. I'm gathering material to create advertisements for the sponsors in a magazine. I can also offer my assistance in developing the design for the advertisement for this purpose and take the necessary photographs. Is there a need for this?

— Yes.

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At another time, someone knocks on room #405.

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— Very good... Cassia, what about you?
— In my opinion, magic is like a weapon, a social equalizer, if you will — something that levels the playing field between people, making the strong and weak, the healthy and sick, men and women, young and old, rich and poor equal... Although, maybe that's not the best comparison, because not everyone is gifted with magical talent. — Cassia took a deep breath. — Honestly, I just wanted to say something smart, but I don't have a clear point of view on this issue yet; I just didn't want to miss a good opportunity to learn something new.

— In my opinion, magic is like a weapon, a social equalizer, if you will.

[spoiler=Moecchi Castiglione Starlight][/spoiler]

— So... Ladia.
— What kind of question is that, Altino? Magic is like air – something that is both necessary for existence and, at the same time, so abundant that we don’t even notice it.
— ... Toad?
— Magic is friendship and love, the wonders of everyday life, a bridge between different cultures and generations...

— Magic is friendship and love, the wonders of everyday life, a bridge between different cultures and generations...

— Magic is friendship and love, the wonders of everyday life, a bridge between different cultures and generations...

As Carvia would say, you can gather more friends with a kind word and a bit of brainwashing than with just a kind word.

“Ah,” Alтино waved his hand, “at least I got a good response from Leila,” he sighed, once again forgetting about Alidume, and continued, “but never mind, I’ll have to work with what I have. Here, take an identification card and a journal. The first will be useful to you everywhere outside the academy, and in the second, you need to keep records of your research adventures in the magical field so that I can understand what difficulties you will encounter and also protect you from the dangerous application of this science.”

Magical Identification Card Accessory. +3 to Willpower

Magical Journal +50 experience for each spell available for study.

“That’s all. Read the literature and so on, we’ll see each other next time.”

At another time, someone knocks on room #405.

—Yes, yes, who's there? 🦶🔓🚪

Nire sees something with a tail and of considerable size... Her neighbor from the first floor is Neomarika Valze. — Hello. — Her face was either gloomy for some reason, or simply had a look of rolling her eyes. — I found out that the academy is planning a beauty contest among the students, and I was wondering why no one invited me?