Chapter 55: Magic Academy Exam (13) - Another HERO??

Even mastering the first 50 runes—a mere fraction of the 192 that formed the complete Magic Mind spell—did little to quell the doubt gnawing at William. Could he truly conquer this monumental task in time?

He trained relentlessly, pushing himself to the brink of exhaustion. Every waking moment within Aethel's past was consumed by the intricate dance of runes, their complex patterns swirling in his mind's eye.

He would practice until his body screamed for respite, then activate Chrono Shift, that potent SSS-rank skill, ripping open a portal to the past and stepping back into Aethel to relive those hours anew.

With time frozen in the present—in the academy where he truly belonged—he effectively doubled his training time. Yet, even with Jinra's unwavering support, it felt like an insurmountable challenge.