Mars is a high-ranking family heir who comes to the academy, for better or for worse, to recruit allies to his family -- the Aeterna. On the way, he meets a lowly mage in the training grounds early in the morning. He finds her sobbing because her magic is weak, nowhere near enough to pass the examination. if she doesn't pass this test, then she will be dropped from the academy. She's the only mage in her family, the weight is on her. The heir admires this about her dedication to keep trying despite all the adversity. He shows off his magic, scoring an incredible score while she can't even reach the minimum score. The girl has a flurry emotions: awe, jealousy, anxiety. She slumps, knowing she will never be as powerful as the heir. The heir, instead of insulting her, extends a hand to her. She is Thalia Mirai, Mars Aeterna's right-hand woman. maybe even more.