The reason every student of the Royal Academy remained constantly vigilant, pushing themselves through every lecture, every examination, and every dangerous trial was something that had already been made perfectly clear from the moment they enrolled.
It wasn't simply about graduating.
Nor was it only about becoming stronger.
The greatest goal awaiting every young Alchemist at the end of their academy life was something far more valuable.
A Title.
To be more precise...
An Alchemist Title.
Within the Kingdom of Britannia, an Alchemist's Title represented far more than honor.
It determines one's future.
It decided where one would serve, the authority one possessed, the wealth one could accumulate, and even the noble status one could obtain after graduation.
For many students...
Their entire academy life revolved around earning one of these prestigious titles.
The first among them is…
The State Alchemist.
