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?

Professor Thalassa stood at the center of the pond, her water-formed figure shimmering under the glow of the lilies, the mist curling around her like a living veil. The students, balanced on the water's surface, watched her intently, the pond's mana humming softly, a pulse that synced with their anticipation. She raised a hand, water swirling into a delicate spiral above her palm, her sapphire eyes sweeping the group. "Let's begin," she said, her voice a gentle tide, warm yet commanding. "Show me your hydromancy. Shape the water—something simple, but make it yours. I want to see your control, your creativity, how your mana flows."


Chapter 67 - Riding the Current