Alex sat beneath the tree, lost in thought, a quiet ache tugging at his heart.He missed his family, but he couldn’t see them.All students were confined to the school dormitory, allowed home only twice a year.Only the noble-born had the privilege of leaving freely; anyone else caught sneaking away faced punishment.In a month, after exams, he’d have a brief reunion with his family.His father had recently hinted that their family might regain noble status—though temporarily, in exchange for a fireball inscription.For Alex, even a temporary nobility was enough; he would make it last this time.He would rise to the rank of a top expert—a gold rank, maybe even legend rank—to protect them from the looming danger.Within a few years, demon beasts would attack without relent. Time was against him.The Artificial Intelligence Black Box was crucial for the future, and he had to obtain it.As night fell and silence blanketed the area, a sudden sound behind him made his muscles tense.Withou
Cassandra stood firm, her gaze as steely sharp as frost.Her killing intent rose, a fierce aura that sent chills through the room; everyone present understood she meant every word.She was willing to exchange her life with her uncle’s if he dared harm Alex.Yet, the entire family looked at her in awe.She was still young, yet she had achieved what most could only dream of—soul form at the bronze rank.A soul form at bronze rank promised a path to achievements far beyond the gold rank.It meant her mana was pure, her soul vast, capable of growing to the legendary rank.With Cassandra’s potential to reach legend rank, the family’s own ambitions surged—they could become rulers in Miracle City.It was unheard of, a talent so rare her potential seemed limitless.Andreas, her uncle, felt his chest tighten, a tangle of envy and awe gripping him.By the family’s ancient rules, tradition held that martial geniuses were to be revered, nurtured, and honored above all, especially those capable of
"Renault, you're not seriously going to believe this loser's words, are you?" Vlad sneered, his disdain evident.Renault glanced at Vlad, knowing he wasn't about to make the same reckless choices.With a subtle signal, he motioned to his bodyguard to conduct a thorough check ahead.Minutes later, the guard returned, nodding slightly. "Sir, this area is exactly as the young man said. There's a high chance this place is a horned wolf nest or close to their hunting grounds. If we continue forward, we're likely to encounter the entire pack."Another scout hurried back, looking pale. "Sir, up ahead is definitely a horned wolf nest. The pack is enormous—it seems like the whole horned wolf population is here. We should fall back before they catch our scent."Several of Renault's subordinates turned to Alex, stunned.With just a handful of clues, Alex had accurately assessed the presence of horned wolves from their tracks and markings.Renault felt a surge of satisfaction—bringing Alex along
The criminals that operated outside Miracle City always worked in the shadows, committing heinous acts and becoming a common enemy of the entire city.They tracked adventurers, stealing from them, and even resorted to killing.Many of the major noble families in Miracle City were furious. They’d even formed an unspoken agreement among themselves: if someone followed them in the shadows without stating their intentions, the guards or adventurers could kill them without question.This rule was born from frustration.Whenever a criminal was questioned, they would always make excuses, claiming they weren't stealing.Tired of these lies, the nobles agreed—if anyone stalked an adventurer without explanation, they could be killed, sparing the hassle of judgment.This time, Renault had no interest in capturing anyone. He only wanted to kill.Vlad hadn’t expected the four silver-ranked men sent by the Bolton Family to kill Alex secretly would also catch Renault's attention.Renault silently wa
Seeing Sofie and Scarlet dismiss his library with no hint of warmth, especially the way they seemed to gravitate toward Alex, Jareth kept pressing his luck."No library, then tell me what you're discussing," he said, leaning in."We were just discussing inscription patterns," Scarlet replied, her voice clipped, her patience thin.She didn’t care for Jareth but was courteous, given his noble family in Miracle City."You should've asked me! Inscription patterns are my specialty!" Jareth boasted, pride gleaming on his face."My knowledge far surpasses that of this kid!"Sofie frowned at his arrogance. Jareth might be skilled, but could he compare to Teacher Tatiana, her master in inscriptions?Even her teacher recognized Alex as a prodigy!"Talent isn't bound by age," Scarlet countered coolly. "Some people transcend age limits; we call them geniuses. Like him."Her glance toward Alex was subtle yet unmistakable.Jareth sneered. "You think Alex is a genius? Everyone knows he’s got an F-ra
"Stop right there," Jareth managed to stand, though his face was pale and contorted with pain.He gulped down a potion that helped him heal faster.The laughter of people around him was humiliating.His eyes burned with anger."Fantastic," Alex turned and looked at him calmly. "You said you'd give me three moves. That was only the first. There are still two left."Jareth's vision blurred with rage.How could Alex expect him to endure more after that devastating blow?Renault and the others couldn't help but smile wryly.Jareth's arrogance had led to his downfall. Offering Alex three moves had backfired spectacularly.Sofie giggled softly. "Alex is so mischievous," she thought."You'll pay for this!" he shouted, leaping forward.He executed a military kick stance aimed at Alex.The air whistled with the force of his kick.His strength was around 300, while Alex barely reached 90.Yet Alex's experience in war was far greater; Jareth's kick was like an amateur bullying a professional.Al
Mana Force is an enigmatic, unseen energy that, with dedicated practice, one can learn to sense around them and gathering within themselves.According to legend, Mana Force is a divine gift from the gods themselves.A powerful Mana Force enables one to transcend human limitations and seek ultimate power.At the heart of Mana Force lies the Core Mana—the most essential element.The larger one's Core Mana, the more potent the Mana Force they can wield.Enhanced Fighters focus on building up their Core Mana to amplify their abilities.Jareth's heart pounded with terror as he felt Alex begin to drain his Core Mana."This can't be happening!" Jareth gasped, feeling his Core Mana being torn apart. His face drained of color as he desperately tried to pull it back.Alex wasn't even a 1-star Bronze rank—how could he possibly know the skill to drain someone's Core Mana?Normally, people avoided this technique; different mana core elements could act as poison to each other.No one would risk con
Scarlet couldn't believe it.How could Alex resist her charm? Not only resist, but see right through it.She was a 2-star Silver Rank Enhanced Fighter, wielding a secret charm magic taught by her mother.Usually, it was effortless to bewitch others at her level, especially those with less mana than her own.With just a glance, she could have men lining up to serve her. Her charm had never failed—until now.Not only did Alex see through her magic, but he also identified it by name with a single look.Was this boy more mysterious than he appeared?She stood speechless, feeling as if struck by lightning. The realization that her allure had no effect on him shook her confidence to the core.Little did she know that Alex's True Source Technique allowed him to neutralize many forms of magic by dissolving their energy.Moreover, his access to the Akashic Records enabled him to recognize the spells she used.Scarlet, realizing Alex might be more dangerous than she initially thought, suddenly