Destruction, Rage, Annihilation (1)

Jacques had lived a tumultuous life.

Born a commoner near a harsh northern fortress, he had become a Black Knight, then an instructor at the Academy…. And not long ago, he had even become a victim of kingdom politics and nearly been sent back.

‘And to think I’d end up living as a member of a secret society, too….’

Having lived through countless events, Jacques was confident that very little could surprise him. The last time he’d been truly surprised was ten years ago.

It was when he met Lydia.

The moment he saw a little girl who’d just turned nine reach the Ignition Realm, kindling a flame in her mindscape. It had left him so confused about everything he’d learned up to then that he’d felt a little empty and powerless, too.

-What in the world is this girl…?

And around the time she turned ten.

The moment she became a Sword Master on her own….

Jacques had felt awe, not jealousy or emptiness...