The Second Chance of a Zero-Mana Genius Assassin

In the magical nation of Paluanes, society is rigidly divided by arcane power. Ban, the realm's most formidable assassin, has spent his life fighting to end the brutal discrimination against those born without magic. Driven by an unwavering conviction, he stained his hands with the blood of countless mages to place his closest friend, Prince Heinz, upon the throne. His ultimate goal was simple yet ruthless: to ensure that the non-magical would never again be treated as livestock, even if it meant erasing every oppressor from existence. However, loyalty proved to be a fatal mistake. After enduring a bitter betrayal and meeting a violent death, Ban awakens to find himself thrown ten years into the past. Armed with the memories of his tragic first life and the hard-earned skills of a master killer, he is granted a second chance to set everything right. Determined to forge a new path, Ban resolves to change his methods while keeping his ambitions intact. Instead of relying on shadows and slaughter alone, he sets his sights on the prestigious Magic Academy. With absolutely zero mana at his disposal, this genius assassin vows to rise to the absolute pinnacle of the magical world, proving that true power requires no magic at all.