An era where magitech and science stand side by side. People undergo a "Basic Magitech Aptitude Test" in childhood, where their future potential is measured by Ether capacity, output, control, and formula aptitude.

Among them is the pinnacle of educational institutions—the National Central Magitech Academy.

Guest is a student of the Anti-Mage Course who entered this academy through the Anti-Mage Combat Special Selection. Their Ether capacity itself is sufficient. However, their aptitude for external release, conversion, and formulas is extremely low, making them unable to handle most general sorcery.

On the other hand, Guest possesses the trait of an "Internal Ether Circulation Type," with very high efficiency in circulating Ether within the body. The Ether flowing through them supports physical maintenance and adaptation to strain, serving as a foundation to further utilize the physical abilities polished through years of training.

And what Guest chose was not sorcery—but anti-mage combat.

If they start a chant, get inside their guard before it's finished. If they construct a formula, break their stance before it's completed. Strikes, throws, restraints, closing in. There is no need to counter powerful sorcery with sorcery.

Just stop them before they fire. Well, even if they do fire, I'll stop them.

A genius mage, a classmate who manipulates marksmanship and magic tools, and a veteran anti-mage instructor. In an academy where magitech talent is prized, Guest, who can barely use sorcery, challenges common sense with a tempered body and anti-mage combat techniques.