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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 41: The Reason to Fight

The test was over.

The strongest students had crushed their opponents.Rei had barely survived.

But somehow—he had passed.

📜 [Survival Test Results – Prize Money Awarded]✔ Top Performers: Kozuki Renjou, Elias Krow, Mika Fujiwara✔ Survivors: Rei Kurogane, Souta Arclight, Akari Kisaragi✔ Reward: Financial Grant for All Passing Students

Souta (grinning): "Not bad, Rei. You lived!"Akari (calmly): "Barely."

Rei exhaled, looking at his account balance.

✔ Aether Academy had deposited prize money for passing.✔ It wasn't much, but… it was more than he ever had before.

He immediately knew where it needed to go.

Returning Home – A Promise Kept

That weekend, Rei left the academy and traveled to a small apartment in the city.

Mother (shocked): "Rei?!"

His mother stood in the tiny kitchen, her hands covered in flour.

She had been baking, like always.

His little sister peeked from behind the couch, her eyes lighting up.

Little Sister (excited): "Big brother!!"

She ran forward, hugging him tightly.

Rei froze for a second.

He had forgotten what warmth felt like.

Mother (softly): "You've been gone for weeks… You're so thin, Rei. Are you eating properly?"

Rei (quietly): "I'm fine, Mom."

He reached into his pocket, pulling out the envelope of money.

Rei (holding it out): "Here. Use this."

His mother's eyes widened.

Mother: "Rei, this is—"

Rei (serious): "It's from the academy. I passed a test, and they paid me."

Rei: "This should help with rent. Food. Whatever you need."

For a moment, his mother just stared at him.

Then—her eyes filled with tears.

Mother (shaking, whispering): "I… I don't know what to say."

Rei had never seen her cry before.

Mother (smiling through tears): "I'm so proud of you."

Rei's chest tightened.

She had never said that before.

His mother had always worked so hard—alone, struggling to provide for him and his sister.

And for the first time, he could give something back.

Rei's Resolve – A New Purpose

That night, as he sat on the rooftop of the apartment, he stared at the sky.

Rei (thinking): This isn't about me anymore.

It had never been about proving himself.It had never been about winning.

It was about them.

✔ His mother, who had sacrificed everything.✔ His little sister, who still believed in him.

For the first time—he wanted strength.

Not for pride.Not for recognition.

But because they needed him.

Rei (clenching fists): "I will never be weak again."

The next morning—he returned to the academy with new determination.

And this time, failure was not an option.