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šŸ”¹ AUTHOR'S NOTE (READ FIRST)

This volume contains world rules, systems, and background information.

It is not required to read before Chapter 1, but it enhances understanding.

All mechanics shown here will be strictly followed in the story.

šŸŒ WORLD OVERVIEW

World Name

Aetherion

A high-fantasy world governed by magic, sword, nobility, and fate itself.

Magic and sword cultivation exist together—but never equally.

šŸ‘‘ POLITICAL STRUCTURE

The Empire

Ruled by an Emperor

Supported by Seven Ducal Families

Each Ducal House controls land, armies, and academies

Ducal Families (Overview)

Ancient bloodlines

Semi-independent authority

Constant rivalry beneath surface peace

House Arcanveil

Specializes in magic theory and research

Politically neutral

Feared for knowledge rather than force

šŸ« ROYAL ACADEMY

Central institution for training elites

Divided into:

Magic Division

Sword Division

Strategy & Command

Ranking-based system

Duels and evaluations are common

The academy is where fate accelerates.

šŸ” TRANSMIGRATION RULES

The MC reincarnates into a novel he has read

He replaces a canon-dead extra

Fate initially treats him as a resolved variable

This gives him limited freedom, not immunity.

šŸ–„ļø WORLD CONVERGENCE SYSTEM

Purpose

To force competition and convergence between key figures of the world.

Core Rules

Rewards engagement with the plot

Punishes excessive deviation

Does not grant free power

Key Metrics

Plot Engagement

Rival Nodes

Fate Attention

World Threat Index

The system is not friendly.

It is observational and corrective.

šŸ”„ UNIQUE AUTHORITY

Dual Path Sovereignty

An authority-level passive skill.

Allows simultaneous cultivation of:

Magic

Sword

Without mutual rejection.

āš ļø Risks include:

Mana collapse

Physical overload

Soul instability

Growth is slow but limitless.

āš”ļø POWER SYSTEM

Magic Path

Initiate

Apprentice Mage

Adept Mage

High Adept

Arcanist

Arch Arcanist

Domain Mage

Authority Bearer

Sword Path

Body Tempering

Sword Trainee

Sword Disciple

Sword Expert

Sword Master

Sword Lord

Sword Domain

Conceptual Blade

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