Besil's eyes narrowed. The business card signified that the bearer was a mage.0

“You managed to master something difficult like magic, even in a place like Liqueur.”0

Besil was calm, but he was slightly disappointed. If Keter possessed mana, then learning aura techniques was impossible. Mana and aura were like water and fire—incompatible forces that could not coexist. In other words, even if Besil wanted to teach Keter the Sefira family's aura cultivation techniques, he couldn’t learn it.0

“If you don't know magic, you're missing out on half of what life has to offer. Magic is incredibly convenient.”0

Keter wasn’t exaggerating. While aura might surpass mana in sheer power, magic had unparalleled utility in daily life beyond just attack and defense.0

One prime example was long-distance communication. Normally, people had to travel or send messenger birds to communicate across distances. No matter the method, it was often hindered by environmental conditions. However, mages could, under the right circumstances, instantly communicate regardless of distance. And this was just one of many advantages magic provided.0

Besil let out a bitter smile.0

“You know as well as I do that magic is forbidden by law in our kingdom. I won't tell you not to use it, but be cautious in front of others.”0

“Other high nobles seem to use magic just fine.”0

“That's because their magic is more of a hobby. Yours, however,...0