Boredsushi

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Leon was your typical guy, perceived as weak in his school because his skills hadn't awakened, even though they usually did at the coming of age. He attended the prestigious Milham's Magic Knight Academy, where snagging the top spot meant automatic entry into the esteemed position of a Magic Knight in the country. Unfortunately, Leon found himself in the lower caste, labeled the most useless student. To top it off, he was tossed into a class that served as a sanctuary for oddballs and delinquents. Yet, he couldn't care less, as becoming a Magic Knight wasn't his goal.

Everything shifted when he crossed paths with Shredica, a woman hell-bent on becoming a Magic Knight at any cost. Observing Leon's lack of ambition and his apparent detachment from the academy's pursuits, Shredica saw an opportunity. She decided to exploit him as a pawn in her ascent through the academy's hierarchy.

Yet, unbeknownst to Shredica, Leon was not the complacent, unremarkable figure she presumed him to be.

The World Is Mine For The Taking

The man began conjuring flames in the palms of his hands, but it wasn't ordinary fire magic. No, it was intensified, doubled in power. Even I could sense the potency of it.

"And what about you, how can I help you?" he suddenly asked. Though he was facing the woman, I knew instantly that he wasn't addressing her. His question was directed at me.

I stepped forward, finally revealing myself.

"I've been waiting for the right moment to approach you," I replied. "Seems like you're quite occupied. Sorry for the interruption."

Chapter 18 - Preparation For The King's Game (7)