All elvish castes were excited at the idea of seeing the outside world once again but only the lower-class citizens treasured fake magic dearly.
It made them from helpless civilians into powerful mages so they devoted their attention to the study of magic beyond their usual focus span. The idea of going to Jiera and the risk of death put their usual carefree and procrastinating mentality on the back burner.
Also, as a sign of good faith, after Setraliie had sworn its allegiance to the Kingdom, the Royals had also shared with them a few tomes about tier four and five modern magic. The elvish mages had been surprised by the gift and shocked by its content.
With a single move, the Queen had shown the still-resentful elves trust and how much they lagged behind compared with the Kingdom. The books were a small price to pay in exchange for a loyal ally.