@Kaarme They aren't actually a crazy rich country by most measures. They haven't been since the late 90s/early 2000s when the economic bubble burst. They have to import to much in the way of resources of just about every kind to maintain the level of development they have . They aren't "poor" by...
@Kaarme because that cost more money and effort to maintain. It's the same reason some schools and public places still have traditional squat toilets despite the fact 99% of the Japanese hate them.
So the Principals of the schools are all morons I guess. I mean seeing him use all elements combined tells them he's a "Magic Deity" but then they are shocked that the way to become a Magic Deity is to learn to use all elements? wtf. lol