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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

After getting a briefcase to hold the crossbow from the training hall, Athen glanced back at Alice, who had also finished her training.

With sweat dripping down from her face and onto the floor, Alice fired off one last arrow before finally walking away from the dummy area.

Noticing Athen's lingering gaze, Kai bumped his shoulder before saying.

"We should go...the training hall is gonna get more crowded soon."

Nodding his head in agreement, Athen halted right in front of the doors and asked.

"So, how exactly did she see your face during that dinner?"

Since Alice had been the reason he had almost been caught on the flying ship, Athen was still somewhat paranoid whenever he thought of her.

Seeing Kai hesitate and look at him with a confused expression, Athen added.

"Even if you don't remember it, she and Delphi know your face. As I said earlier, they were able to discern that I wasn't you back on the cruise ship."

Confirmation