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The air was thick with an unspoken tension, a palpable dissatisfaction echoing along the cobblestone streets outside the city.
A group of individuals clad in Magic Robes huddled together, their faces obscured by deep hoods, resembling a flock of crows gathered around a corpse.
These were Mages, who should have been the bastions of magical knowledge, yet their words were devoid of enlightenment.
“A girls' school? Absurd!” one stammered, his voice dry and grating like the sound of parchment tearing.
“Magic is a man's domain! These women should stay in the kitchen, tending to the fire, rather than wielding mysterious magic.”
Another younger Mage, equally fervent, chimed in with disdain evident in his tone.
“Imagine women handling the delicate intricacies of spellcasting! They would likely turn a simple Suspension Spell into a catastrophic explosion. Mark my words, this foolish idea will lead to our ruin!”
Their judgments echoed off the stone walls, forming a chorus of opposition.
Curses flew back and forth as people whispered that if women dared to enter their sacred ranks, the magical world would inevitably decline.
One particularly zealous Mage twisted his face into a mask of disgust and proclaimed, “Anyone who dares teach those girls magic should have their powers wither away and become mere shells of their former selves!” Others murmured their agreement, a chilling display of prejudice resonating among them.
In the shadow of a nearby alley, Luna's small frame was nearly swallowed by the oversized cloak she wore. She frowned, the angelic features of her face etched with deepening lines of concern.
Beside her, Qin Si's usually composed demeanor was shaken; she clutched Luna's hand tightly.
The tall woman's breath quickened in her throat.
“Miss,” she whispered, her voice barely audible over the Mages' Frost Wolf's Roar, “should we go in and set them straight?” Anger flickered in her eyes, but worry creased her lips.
Luna squeezed Qin Si's hand reassuringly.
“No need, Qin Si,” she replied softly. Despite the chaos surrounding them, her voice remained calm.
"Let them linger in their ignorance a little longer," she said, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
"Besides, listening to their nonsensical ramblings is quite... entertaining," she couldn't help but find a twisted pleasure in their obvious biases.
However, Qin Si still remained unconvinced.
"But Miss, if they refuse to teach, how can we get this academy off the ground? Perhaps... perhaps we should reconsider the entire plan?" She sighed deeply.
The weight of the task before her seemed to crush her spirit.
Luna shook her head, her chin held high.
"Give up?" She scoffed, a hint of determination lacing her voice.
"Absolutely not! I already have a plan, Qin Si. Just wait and see."
Back within the grand walls of Glory Castle, Luna sought out Leonard.
He lounged in his study, a half-filled glass of wine in hand, seemingly indifferent to the growing opposition against the academy.
"Uncle," Luna began, her voice as sweet as honey, "tell me about the Mage Association."
Leonard raised an eyebrow at her sudden interest and then launched into an elaborate explanation, detailing the association's history, influence, and its role in managing the magical world.
He spoke of their strict codes of conduct, rigorous examinations, and their authority to grant and revoke magical licenses.
"So," Luna interrupted him, her eyes sparkling with an almost unsettling light, "who is the current head of this... charming organization?"
Leonard chuckled and swirled the wine in his glass.
"Ah, the esteemed Grand Mage Selron," he said, his voice tinged with respect.
"He is a person respected by every Mage in this kingdom. His words are law, and his judgments are beyond question. In their eyes, he is almost a god."
A smile slowly appeared on Luna's face.
"I understand," she said softly, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
"I understand..." She turned around and, despite her small stature, leapt out of the room with surprising agility. Her Little Feet barely made a sound on the smooth Marble Floor.
Leonard watched her leave, a look of confusion on his face.
"Interesting," he mused, taking a large gulp of his drink.
"Someone is about to experience the consequences of offending the Grand Mage... I have a feeling several Mages are going to lose their precious magic." He leaned back in his chair, a smug smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
The impending chaos was sure to be entertaining.
Meanwhile, Luna hummed a cheerful tune as she dashed through the castle corridors, her mind already brimming with a cunning plan.
"Qin Si," she called out, her voice echoing in the hall, "bring Mother here! We’re going to build a school!" Her small figure disappeared around the corner, leaving behind an expectant silence, broken only by the fading sound of her footsteps tapping away.
This castle, and indeed the entire magical kingdom, was about to be shaken by the scheme of a determined little girl with grand ambitions.
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