Grade

*A Grade refers to the power-scaling system that ranks magic from grades one to four. It is used to categorize the strength of magic-users, spirits, enchanted objects, and enchanted tools.
==Description==
Magus Institutes assigns their magi's grades to assess their skill level, ascending from Grade 4 to Grade 1. Students generally start at Grade 4 upon joining the school, but this depends on experience.
Spirits are ranked on a similar scale, but not exact. The higher-ups can be particular when it comes to ranking spirits. The distinct difference between a grade 2 and a semi-grade 1 spirit is whether it is capable of using techniques. Magi are expected to take on missions involving threats of the same level. A Grade 2 magus should be able to defeat a Grade 2 spirit because their skill level is closer to the strength of a Grade 1 spirit.
Enchanted tools are also categorized from grades 1 to 4 based on power and potency. The higher the grade, the greater advantage they provide in battle.
Enchanted objects are also classified according to the grade of the spirit they contain. However, when an enchanted object is used for incarnation, the incarnated individual would not necessarily have the same grade as the enchanted object.
===Ranks===
The following rankings are used to classify mages, spirits, enchanted tools, and enchanted objects in general:
*Grade 4
*Grade 3
*Semi-Grade 2
*Grade 2
*Semi-Grade 1
*Grade 1
*Special Grade
Each ranking and their corresponding threat level.
*Grade 4: Minimal threat level.
*Grade 3: Low threat level.
*Semi-Grade 2: Moderate threat level.
*Grade 2: Serious threat level.
*Semi-Grade 1: High threat level.
*Grade 1: Very high threat level.
*Special Grade: Extreme threat level. 
===Promotions===
Magi can be promoted up in rank by receiving a recommendation from a magus of a higher rank. The higher the rank, the more a magus is paid for the more dangerous jobs that come with it. When it comes to students, their teachers are not permitted to submit a recommendation for their promotion.
A magus submits a request for promotion based on their recommendation to one of the higher-ups.
When it comes to being promoted to Grade 1, upon receiving recommendations from two or more magi of that rank, the nominee will accompany a magus of that level on several missions. The one who accompanies the nominee can't be the same person who put in the recommendation. If they perform well on these missions, the nominee will be granted a Semi-Grade 1 rank and be assigned a mission to exorcise a Grade 1 spirit alone. Based on the outcome of that, the decision to permit or deny Grade 1 status will be decided.
===Grade Registry===
*Grade 4: A rank meant for weak and experienced mages.
*Grade 3: The average rank for mages to have, especially students.
*Semi-Grade 2: Intermediary rank, Eligible for Grade 2 but has not met all requirements.
*Grade 2: An above-average level for a mage. Most great mages are between Grades 1 and 2, so they are not by any means weak. It is exceptional for a student to be Grade 2, a status that allows them to take on solo assignments. A student receiving a Grade 2 rank upon enrolling is considered to be a genius.
*Semi-Grade 1: A rank for mages who have completed their accompanied missions following their recommendation for Grade 1 with satisfactory results.
*Grade 1: Grade 1 magi are the ones who uphold the standards of what a magus should strive to be and are the ones fit to lead society. It is the highest status a magus can hope to achieve through the natural progression of ranks, as Special Grade is something of a misrepresentation. The level of danger on missions, the amount of confidentiality entrusted to them, and the compensation are far greater than Semi-Grade 1 and below.
*Special Grade: Special Grade is a rank reserved for anomalies within the mage community. It is reserved for magi with such immense strength that their destructive potential is extraordinary, making them very exclusive and unique cases, hence the title “special”.
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