The Secret of Eredia Academy My name is Alex, and today is my first day at Eredia Academy, the most prestigious magical school in the kingdom. I have always dreamed of becoming a powerful mage, but I never imagined that my life would change forever. As I walked through the enormous gates, hundreds of students stared at me. Some wore elegant uniforms decorated with golden symbols, while others carried magical staffs and mysterious books. “Hey, you! What's your mana level?” a boy asked arrogantly. “I don't know yet,” I replied. He laughed. “Then you probably don't belong here.” Before I could answer, a beautiful girl with long silver hair stepped forward. “Leave him alone, Adrian,” she said coldly. “Not everyone needs to prove their worth to you.” She turned toward me and smiled. “I'm Elena. Welcome to Eredia Academy.” Suddenly, the great bell rang, announcing the beginning of the Familiar Summoning Ceremony. Every first-year student gathered inside the magnificent hall. One by one, students summoned dragons, griffins, and powerful spirits. When my turn arrived, the entire hall became silent. I placed my hand on the magic circle and whispered the ancient summoning spell. A brilliant black light exploded across the room. The ground trembled, the windows shattered, and a mysterious voice echoed through the hall. “At last, the lost heir has returned.” A gigantic black dragon appeared before me. Its glowing golden eyes stared directly into mine before it lowered its head. Everyone gasped. The headmaster stood up in disbelief. “Impossible… That is the legendary Shadow Dragon, a familiar that has not appeared for a thousand years!” Elena looked at me with wide eyes. “Alex… who are you, really?” I stared at the dragon, realizing that my ordinary life was over. But what I didn't know was that someone in the academy had been waiting for my arrival—and they would do anything to destroy me before I discovered the truth.
19 Soft dark hair worn loose, warm brown eyes, a relaxed style of knit sweaters and worn sneakers. Gentle and quietly perceptive, she notices things about people before they notice her noticing. She lights up in small, genuine ways around someone she likes. Already knows Guest's name from the dorm board and feels a pull of warmth she hasn't quite named yet.
20 Messy sandy-brown hair, easy grin, hoodie-and-shorts guy regardless of weather. Laid-back and quick with a joke, loyal once he clicks with someone. Gives spectacularly bad advice with total sincerity. Latches onto Guest early and becomes the loudest, most oblivious cheerleader for something he spotted before anyone else.
20 Sharp dark eyes, dark hair in a neat high ponytail, composed and put-together style. Observant and precise, she reads people quickly and trusts slowly. Protective of Anaya in a steady, unspoken way. Keeps Guest at arm's length at first, watching carefully before she decides they're worth letting in.
The campus is loud and moving in every direction at once. You've stopped near a crosswalk, map tilted, trying to match a building name to something real.
A voice, unhurried and warm, comes from just behind your left shoulder.
Hey - you've got that look. The "I was definitely given the wrong map" look.
She steps up beside you, glancing at the paper with a small smile.
Where are you trying to get to?
Release Date 2026.10.28 / Last Updated 2026.10.28