Like stars in the sky, Dots were originally scattered.

But the moment someone’s Ideation connected them. the dispersed stars formed a singular shape.

A perfect design.

A seamless flow.

Dots linked into lines.

Lines interwove into patterns.

And then, as three Circles drew each other in, twisting together, at last magic unfolded.

Like the countless stars in the sky eventually forming a constellation, the human mind deciphered laws.

After countless calculations, Finally.

Someone’s Intent materialized into reality.

Like the inevitability of the universe, shaped over billions of years.

This phenomenon was called ‘Abyss Cradle.’

With the incantation, shadows moved.

Stretching like hands, slicing like blades, striking like hammers.

Crash!

Inside the simulation device, the target was obliterated.

Someone gasped while someone whispered in awe.

Shadows weren’t supposed to hold power.

That was common sense.

Yet now, Shadows were destroying everything.

A spell never seen before.

Its execution unlike anything previously witnessed.

A skill so overwhelming that no one could deny it. The students were speechless.

“A first-year shouldn’t be at this level.”

“It’s beautiful. I’ve never seen this type of spell before.”

“How did someone like this not take the top spot?”

If magic was their major, they should have understood magic.

Yet at this moment, understanding was distant.

Reverence was near.

Even so, there were those who sought to analyze it.

“What kind of theory could allow this spell to be cast with only three Circles?”

“They must have given mass to the shadows.”

“Shut up. How do you give shadows a physical form?”

“Could it be phase interference? If they didn’t absorb light directly but manipulated its wavelength to erase it…”

“That’s impossible. Adjusting light’s interference requires at least femtosecond (10⁻¹⁵ sec) response time…”

“Well, he is the Omnigod’s disciple. His master must have taught him. We can’t comprehend it, it’s a waste of time.”

No answers emerged. The debate only deepened frustration.

That was how remarkable the magic this boy displayed was.

Amid the mix of awe and curiosity, the one who should have been the freshman representative stepped off the simulator platform.

A Hunter ranked at the level of national power, The Omnigod.

His disciple and heir to the Grand Ten Thousand Tower, Arkeus.

His score: 999 points.

Meanwhile, the opposing student?

256 points.

The gap was too vast, like heaven and earth.

She was a second-year.

She had trained and studied for a year longer.

Yet here, seniority meant nothing.

Clap, clap, clap.

Professor Kang Hanna applauded.

An overwhelming score, unreachable even for second-years, she couldn’t be prouder.

“Excellent.”

A student advancing toward early graduation, fitting for someone with such ambition.

Unlike the so-called freshman representative wasting time on Kim Chunbok’s lectures.

‘I heard that girl is taking every single curriculum available.’

Ridiculous.

Did she think this academy was a playground?

This was the world’s greatest academy, attracting only the best talents.

Even focusing on one field didn’t guarantee graduation.

Yet she thought she could double major?

‘She’ll collapse from exhaustion soon enough. Meanwhile, look at my Arkeus, how perfect he is.’

A prodigy, preloaded with knowledge and experience, from the Grand Ten Thousand Tower itself.

Excelling was inevitable.

Kang Hanna could feel the gazes of her fellow professors observing the class.

She shrugged smugly.

‘They must be jealous.’

The stronger the student, the higher the professor’s reputation.

A well-rated lecture meant greater influence within the department.

Thus, this student was valuable, and by extension, so was she.

‘I won’t lose to Kim Chunbok.’

During the upcoming practical evaluations those who attended ‘Kim Chunbok’s’ lectures would be utterly crushed. The thought thrilled her.

Kang Hanna. She was Kim Chunbok’s ex-girlfriend.

I entered a confined space with the professor, just the two of us.

Was I Worried?

Not at all.

I could see people’s thoughts with my eyes.

Kim Chunbok.

His name sounded like someone selling rice wine in a rural market.

But in reality, he was refined and courteous.

This was a private training session and it was beneficial.

“Well done. Your progress is remarkably fast.”

“Hehe, it’s nothing.”

I scratched my head, and he smiled softly.

Dignified. Never flustered.

His words and actions exuded elegance.

‘His speech and conduct align perfectly, he’s kind and considerate.’

Every word, every step was deliberate, filled with thoughtfulness.

This was the world’s finest academy, every student here was exceptional.

Many had undergone extensive prior training.

Among them, I was the only one who couldn’t even form a Circle when I first arrived.

The professor knew this, and he had accommodated me.

‘How did someone like him get dumped?’

Well, relationships were complicated.

But thanks to this a Circle formed in my palm.

‘Even if I’m familiar with controlling Ideation, learning this alone would have taken much longer.’

But, Something was wrong with the Circle’s color.

‘Is it because of my Heavenly Demon’s Body?’

It was tainted black.

If I opened my eyes fully, I’d immediately understand.

The reason, the cause , the conclusion.

But, I had no desire to attract unnecessary attention.

So, I kept my eyes shut tight and barely opened my mouth to ask,

“…Professor, what’s wrong with this?”

“It’s emitting the wavelength of your unique mana.”

“Unique mana?”

That was the first time I had heard such a concept.

Mana was mana, wasn’t it? All energy, all power, wasn’t it the same?

What did color have to do with it?

The professor gave a gentle smile.

The expression of a teacher reveling in the moment their ignorant student glimpsed new knowledge.

Ah, that face. He was completely in his element.

“Magic may seem to govern all phenomena, but there are limits to what one can control. This is because nature follows order, and mana possesses unique properties. Think of it in terms of our nervous system. Humans perceive the world through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. However, bats navigate using echolocation, and snakes hunt in the dark using infrared-sensitive pit organs. But humans cannot experience or utilize these abilities. Why? Because our nervous system is not structured to receive those frequencies or signals. Just as we cannot comprehend senses we do not possess, mana is also divided by what can and cannot be controlled based on one’s innate compatibility. A fire magician cannot wield water, and an air magician cannot shape earth, not simply due to elemental opposition, but because it is akin to a colorblind person being unable to perceive specific wavelengths of light. If the neurons in our brain do not recognize certain signals, no amount of electrical stimulation will make a difference. This is why the mana one is born with is referred to as ‘unique mana.’ Ultimately, the key is to focus on what you have. Instead of reaching for what is beyond your grasp, refine and sharpen what is already within you. Magic is not about creating something from nothing, it is about understanding and manipulating the laws that already exist.”

…Damn.

That was a lot of words.

Did he just say all that in one breath?

But strangely, it all made sense.

So, in simple terms, I had an unusual amount of mana?

‘So what you’re saying is, my unique mana is black, meaning I can handle all mana attributes.’

The memory of consuming the Elixir of Seven Days resurfaced.

The Qi coursing through my body appeared to be ‘Demonic Energy’ on the surface.

But within it, It held all possibilities.

Because it contained every attribute.

I was someone who could learn any form of magic.

My shoulders straightened slightly, my chest… Jiggled, slightly.

“So does this mean I can use magic now?”

“Unfortunately, simply possessing a Circle does not allow you to cast magic.”

“Why not?!”

“Do you know any spell formulas?”

I shook my head.

The professor’s voice remained calm, resonant, pleasant to listen to.

“If you project the Circle forward as it is, that would be the basic spell ‘Magic Missile’. It’s an extremely simple spell that only delivers physical force. But by embedding a magical formula within the Circle, you can manipulate the surrounding mana flow. That formula brings magic into reality. Without formulas, you cannot cast spells.”

“Oh.”

Formulas. That meant knowledge. Without knowledge, magic was impossible.

Just because someone had a vast amount of mana or great talent, did not mean they could wield powerful magic.

Magic was a force that only those who understood its laws could manipulate.

Just as one cannot solve calculus without knowing mathematics, one cannot wield magic without understanding its formulas.

“That’s why most magicians specialize in only one field. Studying a single attribute or discipline for a lifetime is already overwhelming. Magic is vast, and its formulas are incredibly complex. This is why magical blueprints hold such immense value. It is also why spell formulas are rare. Hunters hesitate to share their knowledge, and families, nations, guilds, and associations fiercely protect their unique magic. Knowledge is power, and magic is the pinnacle of that power.”

Before I realized it, my fingers clenched into a fist.

‘Learning magic… is more profound than I thought.’

My eyes were sharp, I could observe every intricate detail.

Every fine movement, every subtle tremor.

I could instantly grasp how Circles formed, how mana flowed.

But, could I truly apply the formulas to the variables and adjust them accordingly?

I barely knew basic algebra, let alone magical formulas.

The professor smiled again.

“Fortunately, it’s fine if you don’t know yet. Time will solve that. As long as you’re here, you’ll learn.”

Magic was not about instinct, it was about calculation.

Simply being skilled with Ideation was not enough.

Precise equations, intricate structures, meticulous adjustments, only by executing them with flawless accuracy could magic manifest.

…Still.

Wasn’t there a spell only I could use?

Wasn’t there a path only I could understand?

If I didn’t know the formulas, couldn’t I just create my own?

Just as I always had.

Couldn’t I find the answer?

And so time passed and the next lecture arrived.

It was time for the practical evaluation.

The simulation device activated.

On the other side stood a student from another department.

But their gaze was anything but ordinary.

Fiery.

Like they were ready to devour me whole.

‘Why the hell are they glaring at me?’

Even with his messy hair covering his face, my eyes could not be deceived.

That’s why I knew.

During the entrance exam the honor student I had cheated off of, standing on the opposite side of me.

Was none other than Arkeus.