Black Haze

Long ago, dimensional rifts tore open the veil between worlds, ushering in an era of chaos and wonder. From these fractures emerged individuals blessed with extraordinary abilities, soon to be known as Mages—humanity's new vanguard. Among them stands Blow, a Tier 1 Mage of Ophion and a figure whose name now carries the weight of infamy. Though celebrated in the aftermath of the fateful events of "that day," his renown has come at a steep personal cost, leaving him to navigate the murky waters of fame and its relentless scrutiny. His quiet existence is upended when a most unusual contract lands before him. His mission: to infiltrate the prestigious Helios Magic School, not as a celebrated hero, but as a protector. The target is the second son of the Artian Ducal Family, a young heir branded by society as an "Abomination" and burdened by whispers of disgrace. In a world where reputation is power and magic is the highest currency, Blow must walk a razor's edge. Disguising his true identity and burying his legendary past, he assumes a new role within the academy's halls, determined to shield his charge from the daggers of prejudice and the shadows of a conspiracy far deeper than he could have ever anticipated.