avbutt

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

Outside the dormitory building were hundreds of students, all repping the Aetherhelm academy uniform, with the signature red blazer, the clean white collared shirt, and the black pants.

Contrary to yesterday, the streets were filled with first-years, though all of them were somewhat different.

Some wore serious expressions as they only stared ahead at the large plaza, with their weapons in hand, while others joyfully talked to each other while heading in the opposite direction, where the shopping center was.

As for Athen, he was simply too deep in thought to show any expression as he blankly trudged forward.

Since he couldn't use his ability today and tomorrow, his attempts wouldn't really matter, so he could just throw himself at any test without worrying about the cooldown.

However...the problem was Kai's name.

The Plaza's Challenge