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

"What am I going to do...?" the man mused, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "I don't really have a reason to go toe-to-toe with someone like you, Veronica. And let's face it, I'd be outmatched considering the skill you've got up your sleeve. It's like all other skills are just... worthless in comparison. Maybe throwing in the towel is the smart play here. My skill is all I've got left to rely on. But damn, that ticket... I really want it."

His gaze flicked to Zeruel, still glaring daggers at him. Though the fiery aura had faded, the oppressive heat of the room still lingered, searing into our skin.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness, but you've got to let it go. Your father's made it clear," Veronica interjected with authority.

Chapter 18 - Preparation For The King's Game (8)