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"E-Eh?! No way… that's not fair!" Aquarina got angrier. "Ugh… fine. But is it really the way to train Alchemy Magic? And there's no other way at all?"
"There are many ways, but cleaning dust is the simplest and yet the most taxing that doesn't require any material," I said. "Well, also just mass-producing stuff through alchemy, or practicing in an open field and modifying our surroundings, and so on, all those things work pretty well too."
"Huh, I like the sound of that way more than just cleaning dust…" Aquarina groaned. "Well, whatever the case… I guess I'll become your apprentice for the time being?"
"Hmph, I haven't decided that yet, girl, you'll have to first pass the test!" Master Felicia said. "And then we'll see if you're worthy of becoming my apprentice."
"Really…" Aquarina looked a bit annoyed.
"It won't be anything complicated," I said. "Well, what will it be, master?"
