Ethan Carter was a failed fantasy author who died overworked and bitter. When he wakes up in the world of his own unfinished novel, he finds himself reborn as Darius Wycliffe, a weak and arrogant noble fated to be killed by the protagonist, Lucien Ashford, the Archmage’s Disciple.

But Ethan refuses to die so easily. Armed with his knowledge of the world’s secrets and a unique ability to rewrite spells, he dives into the forbidden magic he once created but never fully explored. As he grows stronger, he uncovers terrifying truths about the world he thought he knew.

To survive, Ethan must defy destiny, master the deadliest of magics, and challenge the very hero he once wrote to be unbeatable. But what happens when the lines between hero and villain start to blur?

The air hummed with excitement as Aiden stepped forward.


Ethan watched from the edge of the ring, still catching his breath from the carryover adrenaline of the previous matches. Whispers circled among the spectators—some impressed by Kai's performance, others still buzzing about Ethan's wind-boosted blow.


"Okay, that was Kai. What about the quiet one?"


No sooner had the words dropped than Kai nudged Aiden in the direction of the center circle. "Your turn, savant."


Aiden looked down at his robes for a moment, adjusting the cuff—an almost unconscious gesture of preparation. He glanced up slowly, calm as dawn. Then his voice surfaced, smooth and even:


Chapter 25 - Precision Over Power