Chapter 1: First Day at Celestial Magic Academy

Celestial Magic Academy—or CM Academy, as everyone calls it.

A prestigious institution for the gifted: nobles, prodigies, and genius mages. Its halls have produced three Celestial Mages who now serve as part of the elite forces of the Asgard Empire.

Basically, it’s every mage’s dream to study here.

And here I am, standing before its massive gates with a grin so wide I could probably swallow a bird if it flew into my mouth.

Beside me? My ever-so-perfect siblings.

My older brother, Glazier Ashfallen.

My younger sister, Priscilla Ashfallen.

…Wait.

Hold up. I just introduced my brother and sister, but not myself. How rude of me!

*Ahem.* (smug grin)

I’m LizCiel. Yes, just LizCiel. No fancy titles. No long noble surname. No dramatic origin story.

Why only LizCiel? … Honestly? I don’t know either. That’s just how it’s been since the beginning. Maybe I’m adopted? 🥲

Anyway, unlike my siblings, we’re not nobles. But still—my brother? A genius. My sister? A prodigy. And me? Well… (nervous laugh) Hehehe… yeah, about that—

I. Have. No. Talent. At. All. 😭

You heard me right. None! Zero! Nada!

Why? Because… (deep sigh)… I’m magicless.

Yep. You heard correctly. The one standing in front of the most prestigious magic academy in the empire… can’t even cast a spark.

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We walked down the loooooong stone path leading toward the dorms before freshman orientation at the grand auditorium.

Glazier, as always, was reading while walking. His sharp features made him look like a painting, but his expression was as frozen as ever. If he ever smiled, the heavens would probably tremble.

“Brother, aren’t you being a little too passionate about that book?” I teased, leaning over to peek at the cover. “What is it this time? *Advanced Theory of Mana Flow*? Or maybe *How to Look Like a Walking Statue in Ten Easy Steps*?”

Glazier flicked his cold blue eyes toward me for exactly one second. “…Annoying.” Then he turned back to reading.

I gasped dramatically. “Annoying?! That’s the most words you’ve spoken to me this morning! I’ll treasure them forever, brother dearest.”

He ignored me, of course.

I scooted over to Priscilla, my cute little sister, and tapped her back. “Brace yourself, little sis! This is our big moment. First day at CM Academy! We need to seize the day!”

Priscilla glanced at me shyly, clinging tighter to Glazier’s arm. “G-good for you, Lizzy. I-I’m just nervous…”

“Awww, don’t be nervous.” I pinched her cheek lightly, grinning ear to ear. “With your talent, you’ll probably outshine half the nobles here before lunch.”

Her face flushed pink. “S-stop teasing me, Lizzy…”

(Ohhh, look at her blush—so cute! Hihihi 😍😍😍)

“Are you shy, little sis?” I cooed, covering my mischievous grin with my hand. “Come on, don’t hide behind the human icicle.”

Glazier: “…I heard that.”

Me: “And I regret nothing.”

Before I could tease them more, *bam!* A group of noble ladies brushed past, one of them bumping me hard enough to make me stumble.

“Hmph! Watch where you’re going!” the girl snapped, nose tilted high as if she were smelling something rotten. She gave me a disdainful look from head to toe. “Tsk. This is why I hate peasants.”

Another girl with sharp, narrow eyes smirked. “Look at that ragged bag. Did you three get lost on the way to the servant’s quarters?”

Priscilla flinched, clutching Glazier’s sleeve tighter. My brother barely moved, but his grip on his book tightened ever so slightly.

Me? Oh, I smiled sweetly. (Dangerously sweet, of course.)

“Oh my, forgive me, my lady! Please excuse my rudeness. I didn’t realize so many noble ladies here suffered from… vision problems.” I brushed off my uniform dramatically, bowing with exaggerated grace. “I’ll be sure to be more mindful next time, my lady.”

The first noble girl scoffed, glaring daggers at me. “How dare you—!”

Glazier’s voice cut in, cold and sharp. “Move. You’re blocking the path.”

The girls froze. His tone carried the kind of chill that made even noble daughters hesitate.

One of them huffed and tossed her hair. “Tch. Don’t think you’ll last here, peasant.” Then they swept off, muttering under their breath.

I straightened up, dusted my hands, and grinned at my siblings. “Well, that was fun. Should I bow more dramatically next time? Maybe throw in a curtsy?”

Priscilla shook her head nervously. “L-Lizzy… maybe you shouldn’t provoke them…”

Glazier: “You wasted too many words.”

Me: “You’re both no fun.”

Still, as we continued walking toward the dorms, I couldn’t help feeling a little fire spark inside me. Sure, I was magicless. Sure, nobles looked down on me. But hey—life’s boring without a little chaos, right?

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The dorm check-in was quick—though honestly, I was too distracted by the sheer size of the campus to care. The courtyard alone could fit ten villages from back home. The fountains? Magical. Literally magical. Water shaped like dragons soared through the air, roaring silently before dissolving into glittering mist.

I gasped, clutching my chest. “Behold! The kingdom of heaven has descended!”

Glazier: “It’s just water.”

Priscilla: “I-it’s pretty though…”

“Pretty?! This is divine craftsmanship!” I twirled dramatically, arms spread wide as the mist sparkled around me. “Ahhh, take me now, Fountain Gods!”

A group of passing students gave me strange looks. One whispered, “Is she… drunk?”

I stuck out my tongue at them. “Jealousy doesn’t suit you, my lady!”

Priscilla tugged my sleeve in embarrassment. “L-Lizzy, please stop shouting…”

“Don’t worry, sis. I’m just warming up.”

By the time we reached the grand auditorium for orientation, my jaw had practically hit the floor. The ceilings were so high I was half-convinced clouds would start forming indoors. Floating chandeliers lit the room, each flame dancing in perfect harmony, controlled by invisible enchantments.

Rows upon rows of freshmen filled the seats, most of them dressed in fine noble attire. I swear I could smell the arrogance in the air. It smelled like perfume and entitlement.

“Wow,” I muttered. “So many shiny peacocks in one room. If I trip and fall, at least I’ll take ten of them down with me.”

Glazier gave me his usual expressionless glance. “Don’t.”

“Oh come on, brother. Think of it as… shaking the food chain a little.”

Priscilla giggled softly, covering her mouth. “L-Lizzy, you’re hopeless…”

I plopped into a seat beside them, drumming my fingers on the desk like I owned the place. The nobles around us gave side-eyes, whispering.

“Isn’t that the peasant girl from earlier?”

“She’s with the Ashfallen siblings… strange.”

“They say the brother’s mana reserves rival a noble house heir’s…”

I smirked and leaned toward them, speaking just loud enough. “Oh nooo, don’t talk about me behind my back. I might cry.”

One noble boy coughed and quickly looked away. Victory.

Before I could bask in my triumph, the hall suddenly dimmed. A magical circle flared to life at the center stage, and a booming voice echoed:

“Welcome, freshmen, to Celestial Magic Academy!”

A woman appeared within the glowing circle—a professor, judging by her long robes. Her silver hair flowed like liquid moonlight, and her eyes glowed faintly with mana. She raised her staff, and the entire hall shimmered with golden light.

“Woooooowww!” I couldn’t stop myself. “DID YOU SEE THAT?!”

Priscilla: “S-shhh! Lizzy!”

Glazier: “…Embarrassing.”

“I don’t care! That was so cool!” My eyes sparkled, probably brighter than the chandeliers.

The professor’s voice carried authority, silencing the crowd. “You have all been chosen to study within these sacred halls, where talent is honed, and destiny is forged. Whether noble-born or commoner, you will be tested, shaped, and refined. But remember this—power is responsibility. Those who misuse it… will be crushed by it.”

I gulped. Okay… scary.

Still, as the speech went on about discipline, honor, and blah blah responsibility, I couldn’t help but wiggle in my seat, barely containing my excitement. This was it. The start of something big.

Sure, I was magicless. Sure, nobles sneered at me. But—

Magicless or not, LizCiel Ashfallen had officially entered Celestial Magic Academy.

And I was definitely going to make it lively.

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