"Magic, as taught by the nobles, is absolute stupidity. I'll give you the best advice of your lives: only believe what you can prove yourselves and don't believe anything you're told; always doubt, that is the principle of magic," Alkan said, rubbing his hands in resignation.
William and Lia looked at him in surprise. The old man walked slowly in front of the blackboard, frowning, as if recalling years of wasted time.
"They tell you that you must imagine the spell, channel mana through your body, recite the correct words, and that activates the brain and directs the flow of energy, always teaching with pretty words, right? Simplified trash for rich kids! Always keeping the secrets for their chosen ones." He clicked his tongue in frustration.
Lia blinked as she asked innocently.
"Isn't that how it works?"
