Although Allen was considered a top prospect, he did not pass the final assessment for the royal court sorcerer role, forcing him to relinquish his goals and head back home. To make matters worse, he lacked even the funds for a return ticket, leaving him stranded. With assistance from an old mentor, Allen landed an unconventional position: the private instructor for Duke Howard"s daughter, a high-ranking noble in the realm.
The girl, Tina, possesses one glaring shortcoming—she cannot channel magic at all. While her scholarly talents are extraordinary, sheer intellect will not secure her place in the imminent entrance exams of the Royal Academy. Countless spell tutors have attempted to remedy her deficiency and failed. In order to help Tina break through, Allen must investigate the deeper cause of her magical block and, in doing so, discovers a reality far beyond his expectations.
