Two hundred years ago, the world plunged into the Calamity War—a great catastrophe that devoured everything in its path.
The lands turned into oceans of blood, the skies choked with smoke, and humans alongside other races fought desperately against the tyranny of the Demon King, a ruler whose very existence bred fear.
Yet in the midst of that chaos, a hero emerged.
People called him Phantom Thunder—a flash of lightning that appeared without warning and vanished without a trace.
He was the one who ultimately brought the Demon King down… though no one knew how he did it.
There were no witnesses. No records. Nothing but the aftermath: victory.
The name Phantom Thunder echoed across continents.
He was praised as a savior, a symbol of hope, a living legend.
But after the war ended… he disappeared.
Governments searched for him. Nations accused one another.
The world even trembled at the news of the missing hero.
From that day on, he was known as The Phantom Missing Feed—the ghost whose trail vanished from history.
And time marched on.
Days turned to years, years to decades… until two full centuries passed.
In one of the peaceful kingdoms born after the Calamity War stood the Kingdom of Farmedas, famous for its grand magic academy and long magical heritage.
And in that land, a girl was born—
Luna Altheria Meyer.
The Meyer family was simple and ordinary, without titles, without riches, and with no grand history to boast of.
But Luna… was far from ordinary.
Her long golden hair shimmered like sunlight at dawn.
Her skin was pale and smooth as winter snow, and her bright blue eyes always carried a faint glow—like a small flame that refused to go out.
Beautiful? She was more than that.
She had a presence that made students turn their heads whenever she walked by.
At the age of fifteen, Luna officially began her first day at Farmedas Magic Academy—
the day her quiet, uneventful life would slowly begin to change… though she had no idea yet.
Luna walked along the stone path leading to the academy.
The morning was clear, the breeze gentle, and dozens of students moved in groups toward the school gates, wearing their magic robes with pride.
"Today… is my first day of school," she whispered, half-panicked, half-excited.
As she spotted the crowd ahead, Luna noticed something.
Most students shared the same features—black hair, dark eyes, and the typical appearance of Farmedas natives.
Luna exhaled softly.
She grabbed the end of her long blonde hair and looked at her reflection in a shop window.
"My hair is so different… and my blue eyes too," she murmured.
"They're definitely going to bully me…"
She lowered her head and quickened her pace, hoping not to attract attention.
But the moment she stepped through the academy gates, the atmosphere shifted.
Laughter died down, conversations halted, and dozens of eyes turned toward her.
"W-why are they looking at me…?"
Panic exploded in her chest.
Whispers echoed around her.
"Whoa, look at her hair. So bright."
"And her eyes… is she from some foreign noble family?"
Luna turned pale.
"T-this is bad… I am going to get bullied…" she muttered, nearly in tears.
Without thinking, she sprinted past the crowd, startling several students.
Everyone watched her go with confused expressions.
Among them, one boy stood still.
He watched Luna's retreating figure—
not with curiosity, but with a gaze that seemed to recognize something far beyond an awkward new student.
Inside the quiet classroom, Luna sat alone in the back row.
She set her bag on the desk, then lay her head on it, trying to calm her thundering heart.
"How am I supposed to survive in this school…?"
She looked at the blue sky outside the window—calm, cloudless.
"If I just leave school… would anyone even care?" she whispered.
She slowly sat upright, stretching one hand toward the sky behind the glass.
When she opened her eyes—
"Hey, you seriously thinking about ditching school? The teachers will scold you, you know."
The voice came from right beside her.
A boy stood at the doorway, a small smile on his face.
"Wh—when did he get here!?"
Luna's head snapped down, burying her face in her arms.
"Huh? What's wrong?" the boy asked, stepping closer with genuine curiosity.
"D-don't come any closer!" Luna yelped.
He froze.
"…Huh?"
Luna peeked up slightly, eyes filled with fear and forced courage.
"I-I know what you're trying to do… You're going to bully me, right? Because my hair is blonde! And my eyes look weird! If you try something funny, I—I can blast you away with wind magic!"
Her voice trembled, but her expression was a strange mix of bravery and sheer panic.
But the moment he met her eyes, a sudden image flashed in his mind.
A man—blond hair, glowing blue eyes, aura of darkness swirling around him, purple lightning crackling wildly.
The vision vanished instantly.
"…Interesting," he muttered before smiling again.
"I'm not going to bully you. I'm Rey Torres, from the Torres noble family."
Luna froze.
"N-n-noble family!?"
She jumped up and bowed deeply.
"M-my name is L-Luna A-Altheria M-Meyer!"
Rey chuckled.
"Relax, you don't have to be so stiff. And… your hair is beautiful. You worry too much."
"Eh?"
Luna stared at him, cheeks reddening.
Rey slipped his hands into his pockets.
"Want to see something beautiful in this academy?"
"I… prefer reading," Luna admitted softly.
"Oh? Same! Me too."
Rey nodded rapidly, eyes lighting up.
"Come on, I'll show you the academy library. You'll love it."
"A-are you sure?" she asked hesitantly.
"Of course. Let's go."
Luna glanced at the door one more time, still unable to believe someone was talking to her without judging her.
Slowly, she followed Rey.
And for the first time that morning, her steps felt a little lighter.
Rey pushed open the library door.
The scent of old books filled the air, followed by a soft voice from behind the counter.
"Good morning, Rey," the woman greeted.
She lifted her head—long black hair, thin glasses, and a smile that looked… mischievous.
"Oh, Rey. Come in."
Then she noticed Luna behind him and raised an eyebrow.
"Ara~? You brought a girl? First day of school and you're already escorting someone?"
Luna panicked instantly.
"I-it's not like that!"
Rey groaned.
"Mahiru! Don't say weird things!"
Mahiru chuckled.
"Fine, fine. I'm just teasing. Hello, sweet girl."
She gave Luna a gentle smile.
"My name is Mahiru Count Kerbeck. I'm two years older than Rey, from the Kerbeck Count family."
"O-oh… I'm Luna Altheria Meyer," Luna murmured shyly, bowing again.
"You're adorable," Mahiru said warmly.
"Come in. The library is open to all students."
But before Rey could walk further in, Mahiru shot him a sharp look.
"And Rey… don't cause trouble with the girls here. You know what happens if something goes wrong, don't you? The Kerbeck family will not stay still."
Rey sighed dramatically.
"You're always threatening me…"
Luna, watching the exchange, tried to smile—
but her heart whispered in panic:
Count family? Threats? Nobles? Oh no… Did I just walk into a dragon's den?
And her flustered expression looked unintentionally adorable.