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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 39: The Academy's Challenge – A Test of Survival

The next morning, a sharp chime echoed through the academy's halls.

📢 [Attention, all students.]

📜 Aether Academy Combat Assessment – Mandatory for Class 1-A✔ Test Type: Survival Combat Trial✔ Objective: Stay in the field for 30 minutes while facing multiple opponents.✔ Scoring: Based on elimination count, endurance, and adaptability.✔ Failure Condition: Knockout or total inability to fight.

The announcement sent waves of tension through the students.

Student 1 (nervously): "A combat survival test? On the first week?"Student 2: "They're really not wasting time…"

His heart pounded.

This was exactly what he feared.

A full-on combat trial, where endurance and raw strength determined success.

He had just barely landed a hit on Akari last night.

Now, he was expected to survive against an entire battlefield.

Rei (thinking, frustrated): I'm not ready for this…

The test was happening.

And failure meant falling further behind.

Class 1-A Reacts – Confidence and Doubt

The strongest students barely looked fazed.

✔ Kozuki Renjou leaned back in his seat, eyes closed, uninterested.✔ Elias Krow cracked his knuckles, ready to take on anyone.✔ Mika Fujiwara adjusted her gloves, already calculating her approach.✔ Daigo Shiranui simply sharpened his sword, unconcerned.

🔹 Souta smirked. "Finally, some fun."🔹 Akari exhaled, focused. "Tch. This will be brutal."🔹 Lina grinned. "Survival of the fittest, huh? I love it."

Their eyes turned to Rei.

Student (whispering): "How's Kurogane gonna survive this?"Student 2: "He's been dodging well, but that won't keep him alive in a battlefield."

Even his own teammates looked at him, concerned.

Souta (leaning in): "You sure about this, Rei?"Akari: "There won't be time to think. It'll be pure chaos."

Rei adjusted his glasses, exhaling slowly.

Rei (calmly): "I don't have a choice."

Rei (thinking): I'll either prove my new technique works…Rei: Or I'll fail harder than ever before.

The battlefield was waiting.

And this time, Rei couldn't run.

The Academy’s Challenge – A Test of Survival