Millennial Mage Novel

In a world gradually reclaimed by untamed wilderness, humanity survives only within isolated, heavily fortified cities that continue to shrink. The most powerful magic users are elevated to the rank of Mage, tasked with serving humanity, advancing civilization, and protecting it across millennia. Tala has just completed her training at the magic academy and seeks to forge her own path. She is eager to repay her considerable debts quickly while embracing life fully each day. However, the academy's curriculum left significant gaps in her practical knowledge. Unwilling to lose time to a conventional apprenticeship—the traditional means of filling such gaps—Tala pursues rapid, independent learning. Her unconventional approaches to self-preservation enable her to take greater risks in pursuit of profit and personal advancement, astonishing those around her with her determination and methods.