The days of summer flew by.

While Prillane and Angel dragged an increasingly frail Hong Biyeon through their final mission, and Baek Yuseol secluded himself in intense training, Hae Won-ryang returned to Full Moon Tower to receive personal guidance from his master.

In the vast, empty hall of Full Moon Tower, illuminated only by a sprawling magic circle, Hae Won-ryang sat in meditation. His master, Haesung Wol, stood before him, speaking in a calm yet firm tone.

"You share many similarities with me."

Limited mana reserves compared to the average mage.

Yet an exceptional talent for wielding and adapting a …