L.E. Miranda

SSR - Chapter 69: Tournament (4)

In his room, Rylan did handstand push-ups while shirtless.

52, 53, 54…

After a while, he somersaulted and stood up with a sigh.

“It’s too easy.”

Even withou...

SSR - Chapter 68: Tournament (3)

In the main room of the Flameheart manor, Gerard looked at Rast Vaard with a grave expression.

“Are you certain?” he asked in a low tone.

Rast, Calan’s father, nodded while lookin...

SSR - Chapter 67: Tournament (2)

Hayden watched the incoming Magic Missile with a deadpan expression. He waved his wand. A golden Magic Shield took shape around him. It matched the color of his eyes. The moment the Missile crashed...

SSR - Chapter 41: Build-up (5)

The journey back to the city was uneventful.

None of the captured Mages tried to make a run for it or fight back. Rylan guessed that it was because the difference in power level had been made...

SSR - Chapter 66: Tournament (1)

Regis Flameheart looked through the window at the crowd of students entering the Academy grounds for the exams with a smile. Standing in a corridor inside the building closest to the entrance, he t...

SSR - Chapter 65: The Insurmountable Gap

Jasmine entered her carriage alongside Liam, throwing glances at him.

Why is he so angry?

Liam had tried to hide it so far, but it was impossible not to notice his anger. Every...

SSR - Chapter 64: Entrance Exams (2)

Silence.

Jacob lowered his Shield with a frown.

“…The power and density were both lacking for a Second Circle Mage,” he stated after a second.

“No, they were average,” t...

SSR - Chapter 63: Entrance Exams (1)

Rylan looked at Aelfric and Sarah with a grin.

“So? Ready to go?” he asked after stretching his arms.

Aelfric repeatedly nodded. He was wearing the same clothes as he did in the Fla...

SSR - Chapter 62: Prelude (4)

At its peak, the sun pressed down the earth with light and heat. The winds were the only solace of the people outside the carriages, in a line that led to one of the capital’s gates.

Standi...

SSR - Chapter 61: Prelude (3)

The horses sunk their hooves into the ground as the coachman pulled the reins, making the carriage stop in place. The door immediately opened, and the young woman popped out with an angry look. She...

SSR - Chapter 60: Prelude (2)

It was the start of the fifth month since Evenon’s death.

Rylan focused completely on raising his magic combat skills with his father. It was only possible because he didn’t need to Level...

SSR - Chapter 59: Prelude (1)

Rylan stood up and stretched his body with a pensive expression. It was an important question. He had already delayed his Evolution for a long time while he trained.

“How do you think the M...

SSR - Chapter 58: Metamorphosis

Rylan felt as if he had undergone a complete metamorphosis.

Like a butterfly escaping its cocoon, the shedding of his previous Trait brought immediate change. Every training session became mo...

SSR - Chapter 57: No Longer the Same

The days slowly passed by, one by one.

Every day, Rylan went just a little bit further. He got closer and closer to the ‘wall’ he’d perceived while training with the soldiers. Every ste...

SSR - Chapter 56: Dilligence (6)

In the deepest part of the Flameheart estate, surrounded by trees and tall grass, Rylan and Gerard faced each other. Rylan stretched his body.

“Now, pay attention. This will be the first ti...

SSR - Chapter 55: Dilligence (5)

Rylan ran in the forest. Drifting pushed his body forward as his eyes darted around. Every step slightly upturned the earth and grass. He weaved between the trees under the sun rays that pierced th...

SSR - Chapter 54: Dilligence (4)

Rylan walked alone through the streets of Cantavega, wearing his training clothes. One hand rested on the hilt of the sword on his waist. His gaze was clear as he felt the stares. His honed senses ...

SSR - Chapter 53: Dilligence (3)

Rylan did push-ups on the floor, shirtless. Sunlight peeked through the curtains, shining upon his well-defined body. The sun was just rising above the horizon. After finishing his set, he lay his ...

SSR - Chapter 52: Dilligence (2)

Rylan sat on a chair in front of Gerard’s desk, looking at the study’s shelves. The man sat down on his plush chair, facing him. For a few seconds, the two of them merely stared at each other b...

SSR - Chapter 51: Dilligence (1)

Rylan sat on the edge of the bed with his eyes closed, shirtless. Gerard’s hand touched his body as the man spoke.

“Relax. Let the mana flow through you.”

His father’s red mana ...

SSR - Chapter 50: Preparation for Training (2)

A beautiful black-haired woman wearing a white robe walked in. She bowed as she looked at Gerard, then again once she looked at Rylan.

“Master Gerard, young master,” she raised her body a...

SSR - Chapter 48: Showdown (3)

Speaking was painful. Every time his lungs expanded as he breathed, all the burns on his torso hurt. He had only gotten this injured because he had tried to protect Calan and the guards behind him....

SSR - Chapter 47: Showdown (2)

Even though the staff was made of wood, his sword barely sunk into it. Evenon’s arms shook, then faltered. As the blade continued to descend, he tilted the staff, making the steel only cut his sh...

SSR - Chapter 46: Showdown (1)

Rylan and Sarah headed out of the estate with decisive steps. Even though they walked quickly, his sense of balance was unshaken. One hand on the sword’s hilt, his senses trying to grasp his surr...

SSR - Chapter 45: Build-up (9)

Finally, the fateful day arrived. It started like any other.

Rylan raised his body on the bed. He stood up and pulled the curtains in front of the window. The daylight immediately shone on hi...

SSR - Chapter 44: Build-up (8)

Rylan ran on his way back to the estate, trying to build his Endurance, which he hadn’t increased with his Free Points. He couldn’t stop training; every bit would help him get an edge over Even...

SSR - Chapter 43: Build-up (7)

Rylan’s next two days were spent training with Gerard and familiarizing himself with more spells and Skills. It was now the fourth day.

The ground shook. Rylan stared at the shambling three...

SSR - Chapter 42: Build-up (6)

Everyone in the room turned to look at the man who had spoken, including Rylan. The man was tall and handsome, with grey hair and beard, and dark eyes. His most notable feature, however, was the se...

SSR - Chapter 40: Build-up (4)

Rylan stepped forward, bloodied sword in hand. The scarlet dripped down the edge, falling upon the soft grass. It was obvious what this was about. In the end, Evenon had chosen to act first; Rylan�...

SSR - Chapter 39: Build-up (3)

Calan listened to Thomas’ report with a grin.

“—And two students in the Royal Magic Academy shared their deals and conversations with the criminal in exchange for absolution.”

C...