Come to think of it, it happened fifteen years ago.
In his previous life, Hoshiharu was an ordinary otaku. Naturally raised in an orphanage and making a living by writing online articles, he had no attachments and lived a free life.
Until one day, a pop-up ad for a web game appeared on his computer screen. He had no idea where it came from.
Unable to close it no matter what, and suspecting a hack, he was about to shut down his computer. But driven by curiosity, he decided to try playing the game and created a character template.
The character template had two main options: basic ability values and talent options.
There were five basic ability values: Physical Fitness, Mental Energy, Magic Energy, Charm, and Luck.
The talent options were very messy. They were divided into many major departments, with each major department split into many smaller departments. Even with a rough count, there were hundreds or even thousands.
Hoshiharu was a realist.
He always believed that even when playing games, one should respect reality. Games and reality should never be separated, so he added all the initial attribute points to the Charm value without hesitation.
Then.
When he woke up, he had traveled to a world called Rakudai Kishi no Eiyuutan.
Why he traveled through time when he woke up, and why he ended up in a 2D world, he had long stopped worrying about questions he couldn't understand.
Rather than keep pondering these unanswered questions, it was better to find a way to adapt to the new world and new life.
Although this world wasn't different from Earth on the surface, it was vastly different in terms of history, culture, landscape, and other aspects.
Basically, it was a world dominated by people with special abilities.
—Blazers.
These were special beings who could manifest their souls into Devices—spiritual equipment that wielded supernatural powers through magic. Only one in a thousand people could exist as such.
In ancient times, they were called Mages and Witches, and the weapons they used were called Holy Swords, Magic Bows, Cursed Weapons, Noble Phantasms, and so on.
Today, those who control supernatural powers in battle are generally called Blazers.
The weapons used to manifest their souls are called Devices.
This is magical power born as a human but surpassing the realm of humans. It is an extraordinary ability that neither martial arts nor weapons can match.
The existence of Blazers has affected all aspects of society. Police, military, and even warfare today are all based on Blazers.
"This world revolves around Blazers in all aspects."
On the tram to Hagun Academy, Hoshiharu sat in seat, thinking this in his heart.
He was an online writer in his previous life, and his understanding of the world was quite comprehensive. However, it took too long, and over time, even if he consciously remembered it, his brain clearly had its own ideas.
If his Senior Sister hadn't told him about the reforms at Hagun Academy this year, he would never have remembered.
But after living in this world for many years, Hoshiharu had adapted to this world and learned the common sense of this world.
Blazers have great power, and strong Blazers can even control time, posing a threat to national-level units.
But when you have power, you also have to bear corresponding responsibilities, hence the emergence of Mage-Knight.
The so-called Mage-Knight means that a Blazer must graduate from a professional Blazer training school recognized by international organizations and obtain a certificate before being considered a qualified Mage-Knight.
Unlicensed Blazers will not be recognized as professional Mage-Knights.
Blazers like his Senior Sister who study in special Blazer training institutions are generally called Student Knights and are prospective Mage-Knights.
Blazers like Hoshiharu, who do not have a license, are just ordinary people from a social perspective.
His Master asked him to go to Hagun Academy to become a true Mage-Knight.
In this country of Japan, Hagun Academy is one of the seven Knight Schools where one can obtain a Mage-Knight Certificate. Of course, the premise is that one can successfully graduate from here.
❀❀❀
Hagun Academy is located in the neon district of Tokyo, just an hour's drive from Tokyo International Airport.
By noon, the two got off the bus at the station nearest to Hagun Academy.
This was not a prosperous city.
The scale of the city was not extensive, far from the hustle and bustle of a big city like Tokyo. Although quite modern and full of high-rise buildings in the urban area, only about a third of it was so.
Hagun Academy was built on the outskirts of this city, deep in the mountains.
After leaving the station, what lay ahead was a kilometer-long uphill road, with many plants on both sides, pink cherry blossoms in full bloom, swaying beautifully in the front.
More than ten minutes later, the two arrived at the top of the slope and appeared in front of the gates of Hagun Academy.
"It's very spacious."
Hoshiharu walked to the main entrance of the academy, looking at the rows of teaching buildings and dormitory buildings on the left and right, and couldn't help but breathe out.
"After all, there are only seven colleges and universities in Japan, so of course it can't be shabby. In fact, Hagun Academy covers about fifty hectares, roughly the size of ten Tokyo Domes!"
Seeing Hoshiharu's reaction, Senior Sister explained proudly.
Indeed.
At first glance, the entire Hagun Academy was so vast that you couldn't even see the edges. The school was filled with many buildings, forests, and dome-shaped arenas. Standing among them gave you a feeling of solitude.
"There don't seem to be many people around."
Hoshiharu looked around and saw almost no one at the main entrance of the academy.
"There are still a few days until school starts, and students and teachers haven't returned yet."
Senior Sister gently patted Hoshiharu's shoulder and reminded him, "Let's go, I'll take you to the director's office first, help you complete the admission procedures, and then celebrate for you."
Hoshiharu nodded and followed her forward.
After walking towards the main entrance, there was a building over ten stories high right in front of them. This was the only one in the entire academy. It was the Academic Affairs Building, where the academy's teachers usually worked.
After walking to the academic building and taking the elevator to the top floor, Senior Sister stopped in front of the only room on the top floor.
*Knock* *Knock*
"Come in."
After knocking on the door, a cold woman's voice came from inside.
"Excuse me."
Senior Sister opened the door and gestured for Hoshiharu to follow.
"Director, I am Toudou Touka. As I reported to you earlier, I would like to go through the admission procedures for my junior. His information has been sent to your email."
Hoshiharu entered the room and closed the door.
It was a very luxurious office, with a bright yellow chandelier hanging from the ceiling, an expensive carpet on the floor, clean and polished mahogany desks and chairs, and murals hanging on the surrounding walls.
"Student Council President, since he is your junior, does that mean he is also a disciple of the God of War?"
In front of the desk, a beautiful woman in a dark black suit was working in front of a computer screen. After the two entered, she lifted her head from the desk.
Her eyes fell on Hoshiharu for a moment, looking a bit surprised. Then she looked at the screen and retrieved the email from Touka from her mailbox.
"Nangou Hoshiharu? He's actually an E-Rank Knight?"