A Reaction!

In the meantime, while Vale was considering becoming a professor, Professor Kael continued with his teachings.

He moved to a glowing diagram on the wall that responded to his gesture, expanding to display a map of energy fields connected to different Arcane Paths.

"For instance," he said, pointing to the first image, "Mystic Arts Practitioners enter the Mystic State. It's a meditative state that attunes their spirit to the natural flow of magic, allowing them to manipulate the fabric of reality itself. Rune Arts Practitioners, on the other hand, rely on the Chrono Shift—a heightened state where they synchronize their energy with the passage of time, enabling them to wield runes with extreme precision. Right, it's different from controlling time, so don't misinterpret that…"