Dudekula_Kishore

In a world where strength defines status, Rei Kurogane is an anomaly—a genius with an unrivaled mind but a body too weak to fight back. Born with extraordinary eyesight, he can see every movement, every flaw, and every strategy with perfect clarity. His memory is flawless, his calculations instantaneous, and his intellect unmatched. Yet, in a society where power rules over intelligence, Rei remains at the bottom—a prey among predators.

Living in poverty with his mother and younger sister, Rei’s only hope for a better future lies in Aether Academy—the most prestigious school in the country, where only the top students in various fields are accepted. Fighters, strategists, athletes, and prodigies all compete for dominance. To earn a scholarship and save his family, Rei must survive in a place where the weak are crushed.

But Aether Academy is ruthless. The entrance exam itself is a deadly survival race, and bullying is encouraged to weed out the unworthy. Despite his mind being leagues ahead of his peers, Rei’s lack of physical strength makes him an easy target.

Yet, Rei is not a victim—he is an observer.

He studies. He adapts. He learns.

Through analyzing street fights, animal instincts, and the weaknesses of the strong, Rei discovers a way to turn his intelligence into a weapon. He may not be able to overpower his enemies, but he can outthink them.

And soon… the world will learn that true power is not in the fists, but in the mind that controls them.

A battle of intellect vs. brute force begins.
The weakest student at Aether Academy is about to become its greatest strategist.

But can he survive long enough to prove it?

Beyond The Sight

Chapter 36: The Wild Instincts of a Weakling

The academy courtyard was silent under the moonlight.

Rei stood barefoot on the training grounds, his muscles aching from another full day of failure.

His body was still weak.His strikes were still light.But his movement—

That was changing.

The First True Test – Facing a Human Opponent

Souta (stretching): "Alright, genius. You've been training alone for days. Let's see if this 'animal fighting' actually works."

Rei (adjusting stance): "No holding back."

Souta (grinning): "Wouldn't dream of it."

💥 Souta moved first.

A quick, explosive charge—too fast for most people to react.

For the old Rei—this would have been the end.

💨 His body moved before he thought.

✔ His feet shifted slightly.✔ His weight tilted at the last second.✔ Souta's attack passed inches from his face.

He had dodged without thinking.

Rei's Weakness – He Can't Attack Back

💥 Souta spun mid-motion, launching a second strike.

Rei dodged again.

💥 Another strike.

Rei twisted, barely avoiding it.

Rei was moving perfectly…But he wasn't doing anything else.

Souta (frowning): "You're just dodging, dude."

Rei gritted his teeth.

Rei (thinking): I know… but if I attack, I'll be open!

He had become elusive.Unpredictable.Almost impossible to hit.

But a fight wasn't just about surviving.

It was about winning.

And he still had no way to win.

💥 A final strike hit him square in the chest.

Rei stumbled back, coughing.

✔ He lasted longer than ever before.❌ But he still lost.

A New Problem – Instinct Without Strength Is Useless

Souta (crossing arms): "Alright, I'll admit it. You're harder to hit now."

Souta: "But let's be real—if you can't counterattack, you're just delaying the inevitable."

Rei knew he was right.

Rei (whispering, frustrated): "There has to be a way…"

✔ His body was learning to move instinctively.✔ His reflexes were getting faster.✔ But he still couldn't deal damage.

And without damage, he could never win.

He needed one more breakthrough.

Rei looked up at the night sky, deep in thought.

His eyes shifted toward the academy walls—where a wolf-like stray dog prowled the shadows.

Rei (watching closely): "…Another animal."

And just like before, his mind started racing.

✔ The cat had taught him speed.✔ The dog… what could it teach him?

Rei narrowed his eyes.

He was going to find out.