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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

Staring at the...recognizable weapon in front of him, Athen immediately brightened up, allowing a smile to creep onto his face.

Of course, Athen had no experience using typical weapons like swords, bows, axes, and spears, so he believed that his training would be a humiliation ritual.

However, as Athen stared at the weapon in front of him, he had to desperately resist the urge to hug Kai and pat him on the back.

Seeing Athen's joyful expression, Kai also smiled before responding.

"From your...less than average build, I doubted you'd be able to handle any physically demanding weapon, like a broadsword, so I found this!"

As a tear of happiness slid down Athen's cheek, Kai continued.

"But...this weapon has its limits. Once we start learning how to imbue objects with magic and cast spells in our first few weeks as actual students, you'll have to switch to keep up with everyone else. Right now, though, it'll work, even with no mana usage."

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