The land of Kiminara was a kingdom of power and pride, ruled not by kings, but by the strength of its mage families.
Among them, one name stood above all others: The Akehara Clan. A family whose magical influence reached beyond borders, feared and respected in equal measure.
Shin Akehara, the youngest son of Litch Akehara and Himie Akehara, was… an anomaly.
In public records, he was said to be "too weak" to match the family's standards. In reality, he possessed a destructive power so vast it could annihilate seven nations.
It was a secret known only to his parents, and his grandfather — Gang Akehara, the iron-willed patriarch of the clan.
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[Scene – Akehara Estate, Early Morning]
Shin quietly folds his uniforms into a leather travel bag. His room is modest despite the wealth of the clan — neat, unadorned, without any hint of luxury. Outside his window, the Akehara estate towers like a fortress.
His mother, Himie, enters with a gentle smile, though her eyes carry a hidden sorrow. She adjusts his collar and brushes a strand of hair from his face.
> Himie: "You've always been quiet, Shin… but don't let them think you're fragile. And remember… no matter where you go, you'll always be my precious son."
In her heart, she carries the pain of losing her first child during childbirth — or so she believed. (The truth, unknown to her, will one day shake the kingdom itself.)
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[Scene – The Farewell]
At the grand gates, Litch Akehara stands with his arms crossed, his presence like a blade cutting through the morning air.
> Litch: "At New Era Academy, do not stand out… but do not allow anyone to break you. If pushed too far… remember what you are capable of."
Shin's sharp eyes meet his father's. A silent understanding passes between them — the warning is not just for protection, but for the safety of entire nations.
From the shadows, Gang Akehara watches. It was his request — no, his command — that Shin be sent away. Not because Shin was weak, but because the boy's power was… too much for Kiminara to contain.
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[Scene – Journey to Haratsu]
The trip to Haratsu takes days. Shin watches the scenery change from Kiminara's golden plains to Haratsu's mist-covered mountains.
His real reason for accepting this transfer is hidden from everyone: to find his missing sibling, the one he believes is still alive.
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[Scene – New Era Academy, Haratsu]
The Academy is vast, its spires reaching into the clouds, surrounded by training grounds where magic crackles in the air.
Students, dressed in robes bearing their family crests, stop to whisper as the new transfer student steps through the gates.
A group of arrogant-looking nobles stand at the entrance, their leader smirking — Haya Kenjiro, son of the academy's principal, Kenjiro Akibara.
> Haya: "Well, well… the new kid from Kiminara. I heard they kicked you out for being too weak. You're in our territory now."
Shin says nothing, brushing past him. The crowd murmurs in surprise.
Haya's smile fades — not because of Shin's words, but because, for a moment, standing next to him felt like standing at the edge of a storm.
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[Scene – First Friend]
In the classroom, Shin takes a seat by the window. A soft voice greets him — Umei Sakura, a kind-hearted noble from the prestigious Sakura family. She has a calm aura, like a gentle breeze in spring.
> Umei: "You must be the new student. Don't mind Haya and his friends… they think being nobles makes them invincible."
Her magic is strong, but not nearly on the level of Shin or Haya. Still, she is the first person to treat Shin with genuine kindness.
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[Scene – Trouble Brews]
During combat training, Haya challenges Shin.
> Haya: "Let's see if the rumors are true. Try not to embarrass yourself, transfer student."
Shin stands in silence, the training arena buzzing with anticipation. His father's warning echoes in his mind.
If he fought seriously, the academy… no, the entire city… might not survive.
With a calm voice, he finally speaks:
> Shin: "You don't want this fight."
The audience laughs, thinking it's arrogance — but Umei, standing nearby, senses it.
Not arrogance… a warning.
The episode ends with Haya's smirk twisting into anger, and Shin's eyes briefly glowing with a power that makes the air tremble.
[To be continued…]