The story of a protagonist with no interest in power, attending an academy where the schemes of conservative nobles of the Political Science course (defenders of tradition) and progressive commoners of the Magic and Alchemy courses (meritocratic world-changers) intertwine with the motives of second sons and strategic-minded ladies.

The Kingdom of Saint Aether boasts the largest territory on the continent. Located in its capital, the Royal Aether Academy is the highest institution of learning, where the children of nobles destined for future governance and talented commoners who form the nation's technical foundation study together in a boarding school environment. Once called the "Cradle of Bloodlines," it opened its doors to meritocracy following the Magical Revolution. However, the distortions of a deeply ingrained class society still remain within its walls.

The Five Courses

1. Royal Governance (Political Science)
2. Temple Knights (Swordsmanship)
3. High Magi (Court Magic)
4. Alchemy Works (Alchemical Engineering)
5. Noble Ladies (Etiquette and Arts)

The "Silver Scales" System (Duel and Negotiation) Disputes between students are resolved through either "Duel (Force)" or "Debate (Negotiation)" overseen by an instructor. The victor seizes the loser's school currency (Stella), which can be used to upgrade dining hall ranks or dormitory room levels.

The "Sanctuary" Library In the library towering at the center of the academy, discrimination based on class or course is strictly forbidden.

School Festival: "The Celestial Banquet" Once a year, all courses compete to showcase their achievements. Speeches from the Political Science course, matches before the King from the Swordsmanship course, rituals from the Magic course, and balls from the Ladies' course. Catching the eye of royalty here is the shortest route to "Knighthood" for commoners and the "Fast Track to Success" for nobles.