Chapter 18: Drake’s Decision
She raised a second finger and continued, "Omega academy is based in omega city, it's mainly known for it's close relationship with the military. That's because almost every one that goes to omega has plans of joining the military. It has the backing of the imperial family, the top families and clans and most importantly the Tribunal. The reason why Omega academy is nicknamed Omega city isn't just because it is based in the city, it's because the whole city is the academy. Also omega city is actually a military base in the form of a city. It's known for the large number of powerful mages it has raised over the years since establishment. it's reputation is no joke because even compared to the other academies it produces the largest number of elites than both academies put together..
"The largest reason for this is because some of the top strongest clans and great families reside in omega city, in fact very few of them are based in the imperial city."
"Last but definitely not least, we have Alpha academy." She stopped to take a breath at this point, both to catch her breath and to build up he audiences curiosity and enthusiasm.
She continued, "Alpha academy is the oldest academy in the empire with the greatest and most brilliant history, established since before the empire by the first mages because they wanted to create a place where mages could learn to control their abilities, and also a place where nobody is ostracized, nobody is rejected instead mages and regular people could live together and relate. This group of people became extremely influential since the academy gave birth to the most powerful mages ever that spearheaded humanity's fight in the war against the abyss. They later formed what we now know today as The Tribunal."
"Alpha academy has the largest facilities, having departments specialized in all fields of expertise; from research, to engineering, to politics, to combat you name it. it may not produce the largest number of powerful mages, but it definitely released the strongest. Also you don't necessarily need to be a mage to get into Alpha academy."
"Not necessarily be a mage to join the academy, but isn't it a mage academy?" Drake was surprised when she sad this.
She nodded, "Alpha academy's motto is 'Humanity First' it also has a slogan, 'We are humans first before we are anything else!' these are the principles the academy stands on. It's because of this that Alpha academy stands closest to the heart of humanity. Graduate from Alpha academy and you have an almost absolute guarantee to get whatever you want to be in the empire, whether as a freelance rogue mage or joining any agency, with Alpha academy's insignia on your back no one would dare to pick on you with the backing of Alpha."
"Alpha academy encourages non-mages to join the academy not just because of their reputation, but also because they believe that just because mages are powerful doesn't make us any better than any ordinary person. Ordinary people also have ways that they can contribute to the development of mankind. I also personally support this line of thought, but let's forget about that for now. The three mage academies will accept any applicants so don't have to worry about getting turned away at the door."
"Hmm, the mage academies seem to have developed a system of their own." Drake thought about it in silence for a few seconds before turning back to Anna, "Which one would you recommend?"
