With the cooperation of Gaius and Philip, the interior of the flying boat was changed into a large training room, large enough to hold all the recruits in the flying boat at the same time. The walls of the training room are lined with protective runes, preventing the flying boat from sustaining any major damage. Gaius and Philip stood at the centre of the class, both with varying expressions. While Gaius had a smile on his face, Philip looked stoic and unapproachable. Philip stood forward and cleared his throat to get everyone's attention. "Today and for the rest of our journey to the academy, we will be practicing magic combat through stimulation," he announced while looking around the room to see the students' reactions. "You all will face challenges that will test your skills, reflex

