Masters symbolize the power of each nation.
Their existence couldn’t be explained simply by the concept of ‘strong ones.’ They were like guardian deities and central points, living as such.
The empire’s Sword Duke protects the imperial family.
The Holy Kingdom’s Saint guards the holy city of Ciendel, and the Great Witch suppresses the colossal evil lurking in the great forest.
This structure has been maintained for a long time. Even when a new Master appeared, it was the same.
One could tell just by looking at the time when the ‘Great Sage’ who had guarded the imperial palace disappeared. The old mage, who had lived longer than the Saint or the Great Witch, passed on his position to the Sword Duke and vanished without a trace.
The reason was simple.
If more than one Master belonged to a single nation, the balance would collapse.
That’s how special the existence of Masters was. Naturally, the issue of selecting their successors also made the entire continent prick up its ears.
That’s why, at the news that the Great Witch would recruit a disciple, influential figures from various nations came to the Academy.
Everyone wanted someone from their…