George was not just another student, he was a skilled mage with years of discipline behind him, one who had cultivated a strong affinity with the rare and difficult art of gravitational magic. From the beginning of his training, he had faced a multitude of teachers and countless sparring partners, each encounter meant to refine his control, to shape his unusual affinity into something sharp and practical.
Because the truth was this: no one wanted an affinity that had no practical use. The more unique the magic, the more important it was to prove its worth. Surprisingly, the way to increase the strength of gravitational affinity wasn't solely through mana refinement or meditation. It was tied directly to the body of the user. To grow stronger, the wielder of such magic had to endure it themselves, using their own affinity on their body, forcing themselves to carry the crushing weight day after day, and undergoing immense physical training to withstand the pressure.
