In a realm where magic flourishes while common folk struggle, fourteen-year-old Mark Stone dreams of becoming more than just another herb gatherer's son from Moonlight Valley. His daily routine is a delicate balance: studying under the kindly Mr. Thomas, working at the Golden Wheat Tavern, and persistently pestering Mage Grey of the prestigious Celestial Academy for apprenticeship—all while stealing glances at Lucy, the apothecary's daughter who makes him forget even the simplest spell components.