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The Arcane Ascension

Sixty years ago, the Tower appeared on Azure Star, connecting humanity to countless other worlds. A place of monsters, treasures, and power, the Tower became both a battleground and a path to survival. Those who climbed it became legends—those who failed became forgotten.

Leo Heart was just another ordinary teenager… until he died in a car accident and woke up in an unfamiliar body. Transmigrated into a world where strength defines fate, he discovers that he has awakened not one, but two classes—something unheard of in history. However, his joy is short-lived when he learns the truth:

He has no elemental affinities. No inherited skills. No guaranteed path to power.

Just when despair begins to set in, the system offers him a choice: merge his classes at the risk of the unknown. Taking the gamble, he is reborn as an Arcane Mage—a class that can master both magic and artifact creation, but only if he has the knowledge to do so.

With no affinities, no ready-made skills, and an uncertain future, Leo must forge his own magic, craft his own weapons, and create his own path. His goal? To climb the Tower, find his missing parents, and uncover the mysteries of this world.

But as he steps into the unknown, forces beyond his understanding begin to move. The Lord of Chaos watches from the void, ancient beings whisper in the dark, and the balance of power in the Great Void is shifting.

Leo’s journey isn’t just about climbing the Tower anymore.

It’s about rewriting destiny itself

Arcane mage in tower of chaos

Leo sprinted through the tall grass, his breath steady despite the sharp sting of his wound. Pain was secondary—his survival came first. If more horned rabbits caught his scent, he'd be done for. He needed to escape their territory and find shelter before nightfall.

As he ran, he scanned his surroundings, searching for a defensible spot. Soon, he found it—a rocky hill rising in the middle of the grasslands. The hill had several slopes, crevices, and natural barriers, making it an ideal shelter.

✔ Water – His moisture-absorbing bottle could keep him hydrated.

✔ Food – He had enough dry rations for two days if used sparingly, plus the option to hunt more horned rabbits.

✔ Shelter – The hill would provide a secure place to rest.

Surviving the trial wouldn't be a problem. But simply hiding for three days would result in a low evaluation score, and worse—no experience gain. He needed to hunt as many horned rabbits as possible before time ran out. He had two days left.

Leo's stomach growled. "Alright, let's feast first, then plan."

He gathered dry branches and grass, stacking them neatly before igniting the fire with his lighter. The flames crackled, casting flickering shadows as he roasted the rabbit meat. The rich aroma made his mouth water.

Taking a big bite, he grinned. "Damn, this is good. No wonder people pay crazy amounts for horned rabbit meat."

As he ate, his mind worked through potential strategies. His gaze drifted to the smoke curling into the sky, then to the rocky terrain around him. A plan started forming.

What if he controlled the rabbit's attack path?

If he could funnel them into a confined space, he could wipe them out efficiently.

By the time he finished eating, his plan was clear. He'd execute it tomorrow. For now, rest was the priority.

Leo woke at dawn, energized and ready. He spent the morning transforming the hill into a battlefield.

Between two massive rocks, he created a narrow choke point—the only entry path. This would limit the number of enemies attacking at once.

At ankle height, he strung steel wires between the rocks, perfect for tripping fast-moving enemies.

He positioned dry grass at key locations below. Once lit, the thick smoke would block the horned rabbits' acute sense of smell and disorient their vision.

As a failsafe, he stacked loose rocks near the entrance. If he shot them down, they'd collapse, crushing any rabbits inside and sealing the path. A rope tied at the back provided an alternate escape route.

Stepping back, he admired his handiwork.

"What a masterpiece. The title of 'World's Smartest Man' should belong to me," he joked.

The only thing left? Luring the horned rabbits inside.

Leo cracked his knuckles, tightening his grip on his weapon.

Smartest man in the world - Leo