Battle Mage 7: Academy for Magical Inmates

After graduating as a battle mage, the protagonist and her companions travel to the empire's capital to meet the emperor, whom she suspects has been compromised by darkness. Her suspicions are eventually confirmed—though the emperor is a man of light, the protagonist faces a difficult choice that could turn the world against her. As she prepares for a critical mission, her resolve remains unshaken, regardless of how her actions are perceived.