You said you've not thought about magic circles previously?" Professor Solara asked with a suspicious look in her eyes as she fixed her gaze on Alaric.
"I have never learned about magic circles until our previous class," Alaric replied with an awkward laugh while trying to avoid meeting the professor's pointed stare.
"Then explain why your circle is precise and complete. For first-year students, drawing magic circles is one of the most difficult things to do, yet you are doing it so flawlessly." Professor Solara quarreled with squinted eyes, making Alaric shift awkwardly on his feet.
"It's beginner's luck," Alaric replied, and she scoffed. "The first one could be considered beginner's luck, not the second time," she replied with crossed arms.
"Your grasp on the magic circle is already
