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🌌 Previously...
Kael Draven unlocked the Echo Chamber, stored his first alternate form: Final Aarav — a fireproof, logic-enhanced battle echo.
He defeated Vaelis, the dream-assassin sent by the divine Crest Guilds.
The gods have failed three times to erase him.
The world no longer ignores him — it whispers, it fears.
Now, Kael enters the first true stage of the world — a place where heroes are forged…
…and Sovereigns break the mold.
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🏰 Scene 1 – The Invitation That Shouldn't Exist
Two days later. The northern road.
Kael walked alone, the broken crown sigil now stitched into his cloak's underside.
Then came the impossible:
> [SYSTEM INTERRUPTION]
You are being contacted by: Grandmaster Sira Valen, Headmistress of Sanctum Arcanis – World's Highest Academy of Magic & Combat.
> "To the one who walks without class,
The gods have failed to burn you.
I want to see if knowledge can do what fear could not.
Come. Enroll. Or destroy us."
A letter materialized in flame:
An invitation sealed with triple-forged arcane authority.
Sanctum Arcanis — where heirs of emperors studied beside demigods.
Kael smirked.
> "You want to teach me?
Fine. I'll burn your textbooks with truth."
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🛡️ Scene 2 – Arrival at Sanctum Arcanis
Massive floating islands. Towers of blue steel and radiant crystal.
The Sky Fortress Campus that never touched mortal ground.
Kael arrived in a black caravan pulled by wind-horses — surrounded by silence. No banners. No fanfare.
But every eye turned when he passed.
Because…
> [Aura Detected: ❌ None]
[Crest Mark: ❌ None]
[Prophetic Thread: ❌ None]
> [Social Tag: "Systemless Nullblood – Dangerous Anomaly"]
—Status: Unclassified. Untouchable. Unwritten.
He was an error in paradise.
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🎓 Scene 3 – Meet the Elites
First day.
A hall of thousands — all ranks, bloodlines, and gods blessed.
Kael walked alone through them like oil through water.
Then came House Serenthos — Royal-blooded combat champions.
A blond noble stepped forward. Erian Val Serenthos, Level 29, Sword Saint Inheritor.
> "They let you in? You don't even have mana."
Kael looked him in the eye.
Unblinking.
> "And yet here you are — speaking second."
The insult stunned the crowd.
Erian's face darkened.
> "You're not a student. You're a trespass."
Kael smiled coldly.
> "Good. I hope I never graduate."
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🌀 Scene 4 – Trial of Entry: The Arena of Ascent
Newcomers must pass the Trial of Ascension — a public duel evaluated by staff, nobles, and even divine avatars.
Kael was told to decline.
They said: "You're not ranked."
They warned: "If you die, you'll be erased even from records."
He stepped into the arena anyway.
Opponent: Kyra Siltborn – Rank-2 Elementalist, Wind-Fire Hybrid.
She was graceful, brutal, trained in arcane rhythm strikes.
> "I don't want to hurt you," she said.
Kael drew No-Shadow Edge.
> "That makes two of us."
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⚔️ Scene 5 – The Fight That Wasn't Fair (For Her)
The match began.
Kyra launched a Flare Spiral Kick, surrounded by rotating fire-wind sigils.
A move known to cripple most first-years.
Kael vanished.
Reappeared at her side — in shadow, unseen.
> [Cognitive Edge Activated]
[Thought Timing: +20%]
[Critical Window: Opened]
SLICE.
Her wand-arm dropped her weapon.
She turned in pain — but Kael stepped back, untouched.
> "You rely on magic.
I rely on nothing."
> "That's why I win."
She collapsed. Not mortally wounded — but shattered.
The arena was silent.
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🏅 Scene 6 – The Verdict
Headmistress Sira Valen stood and raised a single hand.
> "Kael Draven.
Nullblood.
Sovereign anomaly."
She looked across the silent academy.
> "You pass.
Let this be a warning — not all power glows.
Some of it waits in the dark and chooses when to strike."
Kael simply walked off the stage.
And whispered:
> "Lesson one:
You should've kept your gates closed."
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