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Athen had always lived a solitary life, as without any family or friends, he struggled to survive in his poor, forgotten hometown. The only escape from this grim reality came in the form of tales of magic told by rare visitors from the distant capital.

That was, until one day, Athen discovered that magic wasn't just a dream. It was within him.

With his newfound power, Athen completed a desperate heist, stealing a priceless diamond. But his triumph was short-lived when he realized the diamond was a fake.

Yet... what seemed like a cruel trick turned out to be a blessing in disguise, for the fake diamond held the key to unlocking Athen’s greatest desire: the chance to truly learn magic.

The Academy's Time Looper

The afternoon of Athen's first official day at the academy...was underwhelming, to say the least.

After Athen risked his life countless times and basically gambled everything on his journey here, you would imagine he would be eager to learn and explore.

However, Athen and Kai simply ate the snacks that had been pre-prepared in their room while staring out the window in silence.

For the first time since leaving his hometown, Athen felt regret...and shame.

In the next second, though, as Athen consumed a strawberry tart, that reget transformed into joy...immeasurable joy.

Swavering the sweet and savory taste of the strawberry jam, Athen felt peace and solace.

The buttery crust of the tart, combined with the sweet filling and fresh strawberry, made for a heavenly taste.

Was the magic simply the food we ate along the way?

Unable to withstand the awkward silence anymore, Kai finally sighed and said.

Magic