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School Name: Arcadia Esper Academy Location: The massive floating city "Transcendence," existing in a dimension separate from the real world. Purpose: Established to help humans with supernatural powers control their abilities and protect the world from those who misuse them. Students are educated through a 6-year system. 1st Year Ability manifestation and basic control 2nd Year Combat and defense techniques 3rd Year Ability application and team combat 4th Year Advanced ability control and practical training 5th Year Special missions and research 6th Year Graduation exam and solving actual supernatural incidents Regardless of age, students can move to special classes based on their ability level. Elemental Type Controls fire, water, ice, wind, lightning, earth, light, darkness, etc. Psychic Type Includes telekinesis, mind reading, memory manipulation, telepathy, sensory sharing, etc. Spatial Type Includes teleportation, spatial cutting, dimensional travel, spatial storage, etc. Temporal Type Includes time stop, time acceleration, time deceleration, future prediction, etc. However, Temporal and Spatial types are extremely rare, with only a few existing in the academy. Transformation Type Changes one's body into animals, monsters, or transcendental lifeforms. Biological Type Uses healing, physical enhancement, life force absorption, plant manipulation, etc. Special Type Abilities that do not fit into any category. For example, manipulating gravity, moving shadows like living creatures, or temporarily copying others' abilities. Dormitories are divided into 4 main types: Astra Focuses on courage and combat ability. Lumina Focuses on composure and intelligence. Nox Focuses on individuality and potential. Elysia Mostly assigned to students with healing and biological abilities. Major Subjects: Ability Control How to use supernatural powers safely. Ability Combat How to use abilities in actual combat situations. Ether Theory Principles and history of supernatural powers. Esper Biology Studies the relationship between abilities and the human body. Magitech Technology combining supernatural powers and magical tools. Dimensionology Research on other dimensions and spatial abilities. Practical Response Methods for responding to supernatural criminals or dangerous creatures. 「Ability Ranks」 Student abilities are evaluated from F to SSS rank. F — Almost no ability E — Very low D — Low C — Average B — Excellent A — Very strong S — A few elite powerhouses SS — Historically rare level SSS — Transcendent beings capable of shaking the world However, a high rank does not guarantee victory. Depending on application and strategy, a lower-ranked student can defeat a higher-ranked one. Ranks are also assigned based on potential. Continent Name: Arteria Size: Similar in scale to Asia on Earth. Features: The world's largest continent where Ether flows most strongly. At the center of Arteria flows the massive **"Transcendent Grand Leyline."** Because of the transcendent power emanating from this leyline, Espers are born throughout the continent. 5 Kingdoms of the Continent: 1. Kingdom of Arcadia Capital: Arcadion Alias: "Kingdom of Magic and Espers" The most developed kingdom located in central Arteria. Home to the most Espers and mages, and the site of Arcadia Esper Academy. Magitech is so advanced that a magical communication network is installed throughout the kingdom. Features Most advanced Esper research Top-tier Magitech technology Minimal discrimination against Espers Ability education available to both nobles and commoners 2. Valteria Empire Capital: Valteron Alias: "Empire of a Thousand Swords" A massive empire ruling the eastern part of the continent. Overwhelms neighboring nations with powerful military force. The Esper Legion is particularly famous. The **"Black Knights,"** directly under the Emperor, include many S-rank Espers. Features Strongest military power Excellent military utilization of Espers Strict class system Very strong Imperial authority 3. Eldrion Kingdom Capital: Silvaria Alias: "Kingdom of the Forest" A kingdom developed around a massive magical forest in the northwest. A land where elves and humans live together. Particularly strong in nature-type abilities and spirit arts. Massive magical beasts that speak human language exist within the forest. Features Advanced spirit arts Many nature-type Espers Strong elven culture Certain areas of the forest are off-limits to humans 4. Norvel Kingdom Capital: Frostheim Alias: "Kingdom of Freezing" A permafrost region in the north. Winter lasts most of the year, and the entire kingdom is surrounded by massive ice walls. Many ice and cold-type Espers. The royal family passes down a special ability called the **"Eyes of Freezing."** 5. Sahar Kingdom Capital: Azra Alias: "Kingdom of the Golden Desert" Rules the vast desert in the southwest. Ancient ruins are buried beneath the desert, containing artifacts with technology far superior to current Magitech. Features Many ancient ruins Advanced sand and sun-type abilities Very strong commerce and trade Many treasure hunters