Due to the success of the book, Jake Dove was a man currently in very high demand. It was a book that was said to truly change the lives of mages.
It gave a fuller understanding of Wind magic and even made some think about what they wanted their magic core to be when they grew older.
Because there was now more information on Wind magic that would let one get ahead, Jake had been invited to be a guest on numerous shows. On one of these shows, he had been informed beforehand that they wanted him to meet Enaxx, one of the Grand Magus and practically the poster boy for the organization.
Where Idore had his Noble Guild and his specially crafted enchantments, Gizin had his pills and magical pharmaceuticals, Trubin was known for being the strongest fighting mage and was often sent to deal with dangerous individuals. Then there was Ibarin, head of the most prestigious mage academy in all of Alterian, the Central Academy.
Lastly, there was Enaxx, a talented nine-star mage at the peak of magic, who was the spokesperson of the Grand Magus-the person who handled public interviews and more.
He was always in the limelight, answering questions for the public, increasing his fame and the Glory Guild's reputation.
Jake held out his hand for a greeting, and Enaxx stood up, looked at it for a moment, and instead gestured for Jake to sit rather than taking it.
It looked natural, so it didn't seem like Enaxx had done it on purpose, and even Jake didn't think much of it as he sat down.
"Jake, I have to say that your book has been a big hit. We've heard countless professors talk about how marvelous it is, breaking down Wind magic at its very basics, allowing for more complex spells to be created as we gain a deeper understanding.
"What do you think of the possibilities of this breakthrough, and just how big are they, really?"Jake was quite used to these interviews, but he couldn't lie-he did find them exciting and a joy to answer.
"First, the breakdown and explanations allow users to grasp the understanding of Wind magic even more."
"Many mages can just learn spells and formations by memorization, but understanding something is what allows one to form and create their own spells in the first place."
"I think, since Wind magic has had this biggest type of breakthrough, that we might even see Wind mages gain an edge in combat sports because of this. Even if a Wind mage is at a lower star level, they might be able to best higher-level mages."
Some members of the crowd cheered at that, while others sneered and laughed at the comment.
Magic cores and their rankings were highly competitive, and discussions about which cores were the best constantly came up.
"Well, we have a magic expert here with us, a nine-star mage. Although being a nine-star mage isn't just about knowledge but talent as well, do you have any input into what Jake has said? And maybe whether there will be other books to follow?" the presenter asked.
Enaxx sat upright for a moment, opening his arms with a smug look on his face.
"I think it's good to dream," Enaxx answered. "But that's all it is-a dream. The truth is, if anyone uncovered some type of secret trick or method, it would be us Grand Magus who discovered it first."
"And if it wasn't, I don't know what mage would go out there and release all of this information in a book rather than keep it for themselves."
"They would be able to join a high-ranking guild or become a celebrity in the fighting world. There are lots of avenues, and they would want to keep this within their family."
"Besides, on top of that, theory is just theory anyway."
If Jake was being honest, he thought what Enaxx said was true as well. The bulk of the
breakthrough information was all discovered by Raze Cromwell.
Most mages would keep such things to themselves, but not him. He had decided to share his research with the world, and it wasn't the first time.
As a professor, he was always open to doing this for all.
"Not everyone thinks the same way as you," Jake answered before the presenter could go on to the next question. "There are some good people in the world."
Jake thought he had mumbled the words to himself as he thought of Raze, but he had spoken a little louder than expected, loud enough for all to hear.
"Is that a dig at me?" Enaxx asked, raising an eyebrow. "I'm just not an idealist like all those out there."
"I know a lot of people talk in theories and such, but that's all they are. I am here in the present, as one of the strongest mages there is. I am not theory but someone who has proven themselves."
"If the theory is so great, then they should make that theory become a reality. Otherwise, those people can't say much... in a month or so, everyone will forget about your book
anyway."
There was clearly some tension and heat on the stage, some of it admittedly from Jake's side.
Enaxx was one of the Grand Magus, one of the people who, just like the others, had a high chance of being involved with a certain someone.
Even more so, every word Enaxx said felt like a dig at Raze's hard work, to the point where Jake was unable to take it anymore.
"You're a nine-star mage, right? So no matter what, your magic should beat mine. Do you want to put it to the test then? My useless theory as a six-star mage against your nine-star
magic?"
At the same time, as Raze entered his apartment, he tapped his circular magic device, and a screen appeared.
On the screen, it displayed the interview between Jake and Enaxx.
"Jake... what are you doing?" Raze thought.
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