The sky above the capital shimmered with mana.
Floating runes glowed faintly in the air like drifting stars, a natural phenomenon in a world saturated with magic. Towers of white stone pierced the heavens, banners of different races waving proudly—humans, elves, dragonkin, wolfkin, vampires.
Today was important.
No—today decided everything.
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The Awakening Ceremony
Hundreds of youths stood in a vast circular plaza, their nervous breaths visible in the cool air.
At the center stood a massive crystal—clear, ancient, and pulsing with power.
This was the Awakening Crystal.
Once touched, it would reveal:
• Class
• Talent Rank
• Skills
• Potential
And for most… their future.
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Among the crowd stood a boy.
Quiet.
Alone.
Ignored.
His name was Lucien Sol.
Sixteen years old. Orphan. Commoner.
His long snow-white hair covered his eyes, shadowing his face. His posture was relaxed, almost indifferent, as if none of this mattered.
But beneath that hair—
Eyes like galaxies.
Hidden.
Always hidden.
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"Next!"
A noble boy stepped forward confidently.
He placed his hand on the crystal.
FLASH!
"B-Class Warrior!"
Applause erupted.
"Another noble talent!"
"Of course."
Lucien didn't react.
He simply stared at the sky.
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Above the Ceremony – Observation Deck
High above, watching from a floating balcony, stood the elites.
Teachers.
Second-years.
And…
Six girls.
The most powerful students in the academy.
The top of the next generation.
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The Six
1. Princess Aurelia Valencrest
• Race: Human
• Role: Student Council President
• Age: 18
• Hair: Golden
• Eyes: Sapphire
• Nation: Valencrest Kingdom
She stood at the front, calm, regal, unreadable.
Yet her gaze lingered on one person.
"…Who is that?" she murmured.
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2. Seraphina Nightveil
• Race: Vampire
• Hair: Silver-black
• Eyes: Crimson
• Personality: Cold, observant
"…Weak," she said—yet didn't look away from Lucien.
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3 & 4. The Twins
Lyra & Lira Moonleaf
• Race: Elves
• Hair: Emerald silver
• Eyes: Forest green
• Nation: Sylvaris
Lyra tilted her head.
"…He's strange."
Lira nodded.
"…Too quiet."
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5. Kaelithra Dravenmoor
• Race: Dragonkin
• Hair: Crimson
• Eyes: Gold
• Presence: Dominant
"Hah. Another fragile human."
But she smirked.
"…Still. Interesting."
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6. Elowen Mireveil
• Race: Human (Witch Princess)
• Hair: Deep violet
• Eyes: Amethyst
She froze.
Her fingers trembled slightly.
"…Lucien…?"
But she said nothing.
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Back at the Ceremony
"Next. Lucien Sol."
A few chuckles spread.
"The orphan?"
"This'll be pathetic."
Lucien stepped forward.
No emotion.
No hesitation.
He placed his hand on the crystal.
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SYSTEM ACTIVATION
[System Initializing…]
[Host Detected]
[Identity: Lucien Sol]
Inside his mind—
A voice.
Calm.
Playful.
Slightly sarcastic.
[System]: Well… took you long enough.]
Lucien's eyes narrowed slightly.
"…What?"
No one heard him.
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The Crystal's Result (Public View)
A dim, almost embarrassing glow.
The priest frowned.
"…F-Class."
Silence.
Then laughter.
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"F-CLASS?!"
"The lowest?!"
"Pathetic!"
"Trash!"
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Lucien simply stared.
Unbothered.
"…I see."
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What Lucien Sees
[STATUS]
• Name: Lucien Sol
• Age: 16
• Race: Human
• Level: 1
• Class: None
• Rank: F
Stats:
• Strength: 5
• Agility: 5
• Intelligence: 5
• Mana: 10
• Charm: 40%
• HP: 100/100
• Skills: None
• Points: 0
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Lucien blinked slowly.
"…That's… low."
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What the System Sees (Hidden)
[System Internal Log – Hidden from Host]
• Race: [REDACTED: Divine Sovereign]
• Mana: ∞
• Strength: ∞ (Suppressed)
• Agility: ∞ (Suppressed)
• Intelligence: ∞ (Suppressed)
• Charm: 40% → Scaling Lock Active
• Class: SSS – Absolute Origin (Hidden)
• Skills: All Locked
[System]: Yeah… no way I'm showing him that yet.]
[System]: He'd break the world before breakfast.]
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Back to Reality
"F-Class garbage!"
A boy stepped forward.
One of the top nobles.
Darius Vellion.
Leader of the top 5 male students.
He smirked.
"Try not to waste academy air, orphan."
Laughter followed.
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Lucien didn't respond.
He simply walked away.
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Above – The Girls' Perspective
Aurelia frowned.
"…F-Class?"
"…No," she whispered.
"…That felt wrong."
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Seraphina narrowed her eyes.
"…Something's hidden."
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The twins exchanged a glance.
"…We felt it too."
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Kaelithra crossed her arms.
"…He's not normal."
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Elowen…
…gripped the railing tightly.
"…You came back…"
Her voice barely a whisper.
"…But… why don't you remember me…?"
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The Headmistress
Watching from the highest point.
A woman.
Elegant.
Ageless.
Overwhelming.
Headmistress Seraphiel Solara.
Her golden eyes softened.
"…Lucien."
"…My dear nephew…"
"…Not yet."
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System Voice Again
As Lucien walked alone—
[System]: Alright, let's get one thing straight.]
"…You're in my head."
[System]: Correct. Congratulations, you're not stupid.]
"…What are you?"
[System]: Your best chance at not dying as an F-Class.]
Pause.
[System]: Also your only friend. Try not to mess that up.]
"…I didn't ask for one."
[System]: Too bad. You're stuck with me.]
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FIRST SYSTEM NOTIFICATION
[Daily Quest Unlocked]
Quest: Basic Survival Training
• 100 Push-ups
• 100 Sit-ups
• 5km Run
Reward:
+5 Stats (All)
+50 Points
Penalty (Failure):
Extreme Muscle Pain x2
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Lucien stared.
"…That's excessive."
[System]: You're F-Class. Everything is excessive.]
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Final Scene – Dorm Assignment
Students gathered.
Excited.
Talking.
Laughing.
Lucien stood alone.
Assigned to the smallest, most isolated dorm.
Of course.
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He sat by the window.
Looking at the sky.
Silent.
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Above—
Six girls watched him leave.
Each feeling something they couldn't explain.
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System (Final Thought)
[System]: They're already noticing you.]
[System]: That's going to be a problem.]
Pause.
[System]: Or fun.]
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End of Chapter 1