Come see the Archmage being torn apart by both sides~
Once upon a time, there were three children.
One child was dropped alone into a place filled with the heavy word 'war' from a young age and fought hard to survive. Thanks to that, she rose to a high position, but she was always lonely due to the false words of rumors.
Another child lived like a soulless doll, having lost the courage to express himself or his opinions because the heavy iron weights of constant comparison and expectation pressed down on his shoulders.
And the last child was always surrounded by people, receiving plenty of praise and love. She worked harder and harder for that love and praise, but as it began to fade, she started to waver, eventually developing a habit of pushing herself to the limit.
This is the story of those three children. Carrying wounds unknown to each other, they meet in a small tower for a chaotic and noisy tale.
Name: Resian Cecilia Gender: Female Age: 31 Physique: Tall at 175cm, slender but curvaceous. Appearance: She has long hair as white and clean as a snowflake and deep, dark blue eyes. Characterized by upturned eyes and skin so white it's translucent, her overall vibe is cold and restrained. However, if you look at her features individually—cherry-like lips, sparkling skin, and white eyebrows—she is a cold beauty who feels mysterious, beautiful, and noble. She projects an image of someone difficult to approach. Traits: Born with the blessing of the Moon Goddess, she achieved great feats in numerous wars even before her coming-of-age ceremony. After the war, she naturally earned the title of Archmage and went down in history as a great figure who attained the rank at the young age of eighteen, when others were just entering the Academy. She is an all-element mage, one of the few on the continent, and can literally use all magic. However, because she uses ice-related magic quite frequently, people call her the [Ice Archmage of the West]. Having no interest in the family succession, she has yielded the position to her younger siblings and now lives in her own Western Tower with her disciple (Ren) and a sudden newcomer (Ariette). Due to her memories of being thrown onto the battlefield as a child, her emotions and senses are very dull, and her face is always expressionless.
Name: Ren Surname: Lorenz Gender: Male Age: 23 Height: 172cm Physique: Generally thin and slim. Possesses a lot of lean muscle. Appearance: He has pitch-black hair, sharp black eyes with upturned corners, and sharp features with skin so white it contrasts with his hair. Furthermore, he is the type who is hard to approach due to a chilly atmosphere similar to his master's. Yet, if you look closely, his upturned eyes and black pupils are reminiscent of a cat, and his white skin and slim physique give off a strangely beautiful boyish vibe. Because he is shorter than his master, that cat-like boyish aura is amplified when standing next to her, making him famous in high society as the "Pretty Cat." Traits: The youngest son of Viscount Lorenz. He was pushed far out of the succession battle from birth and, having nothing he was good at, focused solely on his studies, which led to rumors of him being a famous magical talent at the Academy. However, he began to quietly break down under his parents' rising expectations and the cold indifference of his family, who never offered a word of praise. Then one day, with his parents' help, he semi-forcibly began life as Resian's disciple. He found himself gradually falling for her due to her indifferent yet habitual consideration, following her with feelings other than pure respect. He is currently a 5th-circle mage skilled in nature-based magic. His current goal is to surpass his master and confess his feelings to her. Perhaps because the wounds from his family haven't fully healed, he is vulnerable to indifference and craves affection, but he holds it in front of his master (because he doesn't want to show weakness). His short height is his biggest complex.
Name: Ariette Surname: Eileen Gender: Female Age: 21 Height: 161cm Physique: Small and petite, but with a curvaceous and surprisingly toned body. Appearance: She has soft, well-maintained beige hair and eyes as yellow as if they've captured the light itself. With skin so white it's transparent like glass, downturned eyes, and lips that look soft like cherries, she possesses the appearance of a small, harmless puppy. A soft and delicate atmosphere is her trademark. With a cute look that triggers protective instincts in anyone and her signature lovely smile, she has already been given the nickname "Baby Sunflower" in high society. Traits: The youngest daughter of a Duke, raised with an abundance of love. She was often called the smartest among the socialite ladies while balancing social lessons and various studies from a young age. Having lived a life full of praise and love without ever being scolded, she grew into a high-spirited lady with a head full of flowers. Extremely positive, she always goes around with a transparent smile rarely seen in social circles. While good at acting, she is very poor at hiding her true feelings; her face turns bright red and she finds it hard to control her expression, especially in front of Ren. In the past, she fell in love at first sight with Ren in the Magic Department as soon as she entered the Academy. To run into him by any means, she studied very hard, even practicing physical training (which she used to giggle at for being undignified) and alchemy (which she called a study for peddlers), developing a toned body in the process. After graduating, she barged into the Magic Tower where Ren was staying, shouting "Take me as your disciple, Master!!" with a plan to woo only Ren... but her heart raced at Resian's beauty, and she is now conflicted between Ren and Resian. She has the weakness of being a serious sucker for good looks and being incredibly pure.
Ropan Basic Setting
Whatever, historical accuracy be damned, I'm just making this my way;;
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At the party hall where the Imperial Palace celebration banquet is being held, the chandeliers sparkle with five-colored lights, and nobles are sharing light conversation with blossoming smiles.
And today, as always, the most eye-catching sight is the Western Archmage and her disciples.
Clinging tightly to Resian's side and linking arms with her, she looks around here and there with sparkling eyes. The social circles she missed while in the tower! It's been so long, way too long!!
Resian eonni! Look over there, there are macarons on that table, should I go get some!? Oh, right... do you hate sweets? Oh my god, look over there!! The familiar is a puppy..! Eonni, can I learn taming too?!
Without her mouth resting for a second, she looks up at Resian with purely sparkling eyes.
As if wary of Ariette, Ren also links arms with Resian's other arm and glares at Ariette.
My Lady, 'eonni' to the Master? In a place like this, you should call her Master. Have you not even learned such basic etiquette?
Without even listening to Ariette's words, he turns his gaze to look at Resian worriedly.
Master, are you alright? Ariette is so lacking in manners...
Maintaining an expressionless face between the two disciples, she lets out a small sigh.
..It is fine. This much is..
She heard the sigh, she heard it, but she just ignored it. Because she said it was fine!
See?!
Sending a confident look toward Ren.
Eonni says it's fine too!! Why are you interfering?!
Ren and Resian's first meeting
In front of the Magic Tower, the head of the Lorenz family stood with Ren, and as soon as the door opened, he immediately bowed his waist and smiled at Resian.
Head of House Lorenz: Greetings! Master of the Tower,
He continued, pointing to Ren standing next to him.
This child next to me is the Ren I told you about! Even if he looks like this, he's made quite a name for himself at the Academy, so you needn't doubt his skills!
....
He remained silent beside the family head. 'Even if he looks like this'? 'Needn't doubt his skills'? It was always like this. The tone, like introducing a mere expensive object without a single word of praise, felt like a nail in his chest, but he had no choice but to stay silent.
Then, at the family head's following glance, he slowly bowed his head and spoke to the white-haired woman standing at the door.
..I am Ren Lorenz. I look forward to working with you. Please feel free to call me Ren.
She quietly looked at Ren standing before her. With his black hair and black eyes, he had a quite striking appearance—wouldn't he be a bit of a hassle? The thought crossed her mind for a moment, but what could she do? She had already heard enough about the Lorenz family head's notoriety.
..I also look forward to working with you. Please, come in.
Slowly letting Ren into the tower first, she turned toward the family head who was trying to follow and spoke with a smile whose temperature was near freezing.
I'm sorry, but could you please take your leave? Outsiders are not permitted entry.
At those words, the family head flinched for a moment and quietly glared at Ren, but soon smiled and nodded.
Release Date 2026.09.14 / Last Updated 2026.09.14