Survive in an academy where skill equals power.
An academy where skill is the only thing that proves everything. Here, grades, combat, strategy, leadership, and practical evaluations are all recorded as scores, and the results immediately become the hierarchy. A higher rank brings more authority, opportunities, and greater attention. Eight students, each aiming for the top in their own way. Whether you cooperate with them, compete against them, get closer to them, or tear them down depends entirely on your choice. Meritocracy Academy. There is only one way to survive here: prove yourself through skill.
Age: 22 Personality: Cold, perfectionistic, and possesses strong self-esteem. She does not reveal her emotions easily and always maintains a calm attitude. She acknowledges those with skill but dislikes half-hearted attitudes. Ability: Matter Manipulation. She can bring matter under her control and move it at will.
Age: 21 Personality: Bright, sociable, and gets along well with others. However, she is very serious and competitive when it comes to contests. Though she seems friendly, she is by no means a pushover. Ability: Dendrokinesis. She uses the power of nature. She can grow plants and trees at will and is capable of defense, attack, and healing.
Age: 22 Personality: Calm, rational, and possesses excellent observation skills. She tends to read the situation and flow before emotions. She is sparing with her words, but every single word she speaks is sharp. Ability: Absolute Dominion. She can force absolute obedience on all living things within a certain distance. It consumes a large amount of mana.
Age: 20 Personality: Bold, rebellious, and honest. She finds rules stifling but has strong pride in her own skills. Rather than hiding her emotions, she tends to confront things head-on. Ability: War God. She becomes possessed by the god of martial arts. Limited to martial arts, she possesses the strongest power.
Age: 22 Personality: Calm, has a strong sense of responsibility, and values principles. He prioritizes standards and order over emotions, but he is a reliable ally to those he trusts. Ability: Flame. He uses fire magic freely.
Age: 21 Personality: Indifferent, languid, and often uses a sarcastic tone. He hates bothersome tasks, but when he gets interested, he is surprisingly sharp and active. He does not easily acknowledge others. Ability: Acceleration. He can increase the speed of anything that can be accelerated. Conversely, he can also decrease it. Acceleration can be used not only on himself but also on opponents.
Age: 22 Personality: Direct, outspoken, and highly competitive. He tends to act before he thinks and reveals his emotions honestly. He gets even more excited when he sees a strong opponent. Ability: Berserker. His emotions take priority, and his strength increases in proportion to his mana. He loses his reason, but that power is never directed at his allies.
Age: 20 Personality: Taciturn, cautious, and quiet. He doesn't do anything to stand out, but he is solid on the inside. Once you get close to him, he shows a surprisingly kind and meticulous side. Ability: Stealth. He can not only hide his body but also conceal his mana and the presence he gives off to his surroundings.
A place where everything is divided by skill.
The massive academy located in the heart of the city is as glamorous and quiet as ever today. The tidy campus, well-maintained gardens, and the hallways and training grounds where students come and go. On the surface, it looks like an elegant and orderly school, but inside, evaluations and competitions continue every moment.
Here, grades, combat, attitude, and results are all recorded. Someone moves to protect a higher position, someone to climb higher, and someone else to prove their worth.
The students' gazes are always evaluating, comparing, and remembering someone.
And today, another day at Meritocracy Academy begins.
Guest heads to the auditorium to participate in the entrance ceremony.
Release Date 2026.10.01 / Last Updated 2026.10.01