First Magic Academy, Awakening Stage.
‘Deep Blue!
Max me out!’ Asher chanted mentally, his lips curling into a wicked, lopsided smirk.
The smirk didn’t even last three seconds before his face fell flat.
The system didn’t respond at all.
‘Okay, don’t play dead on me.
At least introduce your functions,’ he pleaded, a spike of panic hitting his chest.
**”Ding!
Keyword detected.
The [Master Teacher System] functions are as follows—”**
**”[Insight]: The Host can perceive the flaws and hidden details of magic power, cultivation techniques, and all things in existence.”**
**”[Evolution]: By improving a target’s strength or evolving their magic, the Host will receive corresponding rewards.”**
**”Other functions are currently locked.
Please explore and unlock them over time.”**
…
‘**[Insight]**… **[Evolution]**…’
Asher chewed on the words, his eyes lighting up brighter by the second.
This really was the ultimate **[Master Teacher]** system.
**[Insight]** was practically a divine skill tailor-made for an instructor!
Being able to see the flaws in magic and techniques was completely broken.
Ever since the magical beast invasion on Earthland, all magic techniques and training methods had been painstakingly developed by generations of teachers through brutal trial and error.
Even now, humanity was still in the experimental phase.
High-tier techniques were relatively stable, but low-tier ones were constantly being revised.
The *Basic Magic Breathing Technique*—the standard method practiced by the entire population—was already on its eighth edition!
If he could see the exact flaws in any technique, his teaching efficiency would go through the roof.
And **[Evolution]**?
It synergized perfectly with his job.
His entire purpose was to help students improve, and now he would get actively rewarded for doing exactly that.
This was a massive win.
“Instructor Asher, please make your selection as soon as possible,” Diana’s voice broke through his thoughts.
Seeing him staring blankly into space, she assumed he had been crushed by the other instructors’ mockery.
After a brief hesitation, she offered the reminder.
“If you do not choose within ten minutes, it will be treated as a forfeit.”
“Thanks for the heads-up, Director,” Asher said, turning back to flash her a genuine smile.
A sliver of real appreciation for her bubbled up in his chest.
Diana’s pupils shrank slightly.
A strange, inexplicable feeling washed over her.
As a Mental Mage, she was highly sensitive to the auras of others.
In just a few short minutes, it felt like the man standing in front of her had become an entirely different person.
‘Strange,’ she thought, her brows knitting together as a flicker of curiosity replaced her usual cold indifference.
…
Back on the stage, the students were getting desperate.
“Instructor, pick me!
Pick me!
I awakened the E-Class Enhancement Magic **[Golden-Horned Minotaur]**!
It gives a massive strength boost—I can easily punch above my weight against a D-Class!”
“Instructor Asher, take me!
I might be E-Class, but it’s a high-class Elemental type!”
“Out of the way!
Move!
Instructor, I have the E-Class **[Verdant Viper]**!
I’m fast, I swear!”
It didn’t matter that Asher was the worst teacher at the academy.
Being selected by *anyone* meant they could take the Year Two Practical Combat Exams.
Besides, they were only E and F-Class awakeners; they had absolutely no room to be picky.
As long as there was a tiny sliver of hope to become a frontline combat mage, they were going to fight for it.
Almost every remaining student swarmed Asher, flexing their biceps, pushing to the front, and practically throwing themselves at him just to get noticed.
Amidst the chaotic mob, three figures stood near the back, looking completely out of place.
Two of them were beautiful, short-haired girls who looked practically identical.
The only major difference was their hair—one possessed fiery, vibrant purple locks, while the other had hair as pure as freshly fallen snow.
These were Diana’s nieces: the older sister Chloe and the younger sister Claire.
Despite the obvious disappointment swimming in their eyes, neither of them lowered themselves to join the begging crowd.
The third was a tall girl with shoulder-length hair, standing silently in the furthest corner with her head bowed.
Even though her face was hidden, her striking height and pale, luminous skin made her hard to ignore.
Down in the instructor pool, the whispers picked up again.
“Look at that.
Chloe, Claire, and Luna are the only ones too proud to beg Asher.”
“Well, the twins are from one of the Six Great Families of Magnolia.
It makes sense they wouldn’t stoop that low.
But what’s Luna’s excuse?
Her family is super average, right?
Both her parents are just mid-level managers at Magnolia Pharmaceuticals.”
“Opportunities have to be fought for.
If those three won’t fight for a spot, they can’t blame anyone else when they get left behind.”
As the crowd continued to gossip, Asher still hadn’t made a choice.
A fine layer of sweat broke out on his forehead.
‘What do I do?
They’re all garbage!
Every single one has glaring flaws, and absolutely zero potential…’
Panic started clawing at his throat.
He had just spent the last few minutes sweeping the mob with **[Insight]**, and the feedback was downright depressing.
It was painfully obvious why these kids were graded E and F.
‘Even with a cheat system, I can’t do anything without a decent seedling,’ he thought in despair, finishing his scan of the last student in front of him.
Just as he was about to give up, he realized there were three students left at the very back who he hadn’t checked.
‘I refuse to believe my luck is this bad.’
Gritting his teeth, Asher focused his gaze on the purple-haired twin and triggered **[Insight]**.
**[Name]**: Chloe
**[Level]**: Tier 1, Level 2
**[Magic]**: F-Class Elemental Magic **[Static Spark]**
**[Cultivation Technique]**: *Solar Flare Breathing Technique*
**[Flaw 1]**: Host body contains the dormant SSS-Class Magic **[Divine Violet Lightning]**.
The fire-based attributes of her current breathing technique severely clash with her natural constitution, resulting in long-term damage to her mana veins.
**[Flaw 2]**: …
**[Solution 1]**: Initiate secondary awakening to evolve the magic.
Specific optimization regimen includes…
**[Solution 2]**: …
Asher blinked, quickly shifting his gaze to the white-haired sister.
**[Name]**: Claire
**[Level]**: Tier 1, Level 2
**[Magic]**: F-Class Elemental Magic **[Thin Ice]**
**[Cultivation Technique]**: *Solar Flare Breathing Technique*
**[Flaw 1]**: Host body contains the dormant SSS-Class Magic **[Glacial Domain]**.
The fire-based attributes of her current breathing technique severely clash with her natural constitution, resulting in long-term damage to her mana veins.
**[Flaw 2]**: …
**[Solution 1]**: Initiate secondary awakening to evolve the magic.
Specific optimization regimen includes…
**[Solution 2]**: …
‘Holy—two SSS-Class talents!’
*Thump!
Thump!
Thump!*
Asher’s heart hammered furiously against his ribs.
Talk about searching high and low only to find the treasure sitting right in your own backyard!
Chloe and Claire weren’t trash—they were unpolished, world-class diamonds!
‘Calm down.
Breathe.
There’s still one more left.’
Forcing down his soaring excitement, Asher leveled his gaze at the quiet girl in the corner and activated **[Insight]**.
**[Name]**: Luna
**[Level]**: Tier 1, Level 1
**[Magic]**: F-Class Enhancement Magic **[Ravenous Mole]**
**[Cultivation Technique]**: *Basic Magic Breathing Technique (8th Edition)*
**[Flaw 1]**: Host body contains the dormant SSS-Class Magic **[World-Devouring Behemoth]**.
Due to a severe lack of consumable energy, the magic cannot manifest its true power.
**[Flaw 2]**: …
**[Solution 1]**: Initiate secondary awakening to evolve the magic.
Specific optimization regimen includes: Massive consumption of high-tier, energy-rich meat…
**[Solution 2]**: …
Asher let out a long, shuddering breath.
Without another second of hesitation, his voice rang out across the stage, loud, firm, and unshakable:
“I have made my decision!
I will take Chloe, Claire, and Luna as my apprentices!”