The Sword Mage Without A Path
In a world where every person is born with one of seven magical Paths, having no Path means having no future.
Fred Meyer is the third son of a prestigious family of Red Path Mages, but when he is tested at sixteen, the result remains the same.
He has no Path.
Unable to use magic, Fred refuses to accept a life of weakness. Instead of relying on his family's magic, he buys his own sword and begins training from the ground up.
His first hunt teaches him just how dangerous the world truly is, but it also proves that he can become stronger through the sword.
Soon, Fred enters the Royal Academy, where he must survive among young mages who have spent their entire lives mastering their Paths. With his sword as his only weapon, he faces powerful rivals, dangerous monsters, academy challenges, and a world that believes magic is the only path to strength.
But Fred's unusual existence does not go unnoticed.
The Dark Path Mages become interested in the boy who possesses mana but no Path, especially their leader, Felan Sravel, who wants to discover what happens when Dark Path energy is forced into a Pathless body.
As Fred becomes stronger, his journey takes him far beyond the academy. He will encounter elves, dwarves, demons, dragons, and enemies powerful enough to threaten entire kingdoms.
Fred has no Path.
He never will.
But with a sword in his hand, he intends to prove that having no Path does not mean having no future.
He will forge his own path with the sword.
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Chapter: Chapter 34: No Path vs Blue Path 2As the next match began, the instructor motioned for the next two students to step forward. "Fred Meyer and Kale Draven." Kale stepped forward and Fred entered the arena. The crowd grew louder. Students knew the two combatants were roommates and that they had trained for this day. The instructor raised his hand. "Begin." Kale vanished and Fred took a step back as a jet of water struck the ground where he had been standing. "Water Step!" Kale shouted. Fred drew his sword as his opponent appeared at his side. A stream of water shot from Kale's blade, forcing Fred to block. The force sent him staggering back, but Kale followed up with another strike. "Water Blade!" Kale reinforced his weapon with water and sent a wave of the substance at Fred. Fred blocked the first strike, then the second, and the third. Kale's attacks were faster than before, and each one forced him to move without opening up a weakness. A blast of water shot from Kale's hand, striking the ground in front of Fred and
Last Updated: 2026-09-28
Chapter: Chapter 33: No Path vs Blue PathChapter 24: No Path vs Blue Path The Royal Academy's arena was filled well before the first bell rang. Class 4B stood in their designated section near the front of the viewing platform while the instructors walked over the arena, inspecting the safety barriers around the battlefield. Above them, several teachers and upper administration officials watched from the seats at the top of the arena. Fred Meyer stood among the other students, his hand resting lightly on the hilt of his royal sword. Kale Draven stretched his arms and shoulders beside him. "You're nervous," Kale said. Fred shot him a look. "I'm not." Kale chuckled. "Good. I don't want to hear anyone tell me I'm responsible for making you nervous before the fight." Fred frowned. Their friendship dynamic had changed in the three months since they had first began training. So had their sparring matches. Kale constantly challenged Fred, sometimes testing him with swordplay, other times forcing him to adjust and fight without
Last Updated: 2026-09-28
Chapter: Chapter 32: The Student Council The Student Council controlled more than Fred thought.They handled all student disputes, ran academy events, approved the creation of clubs, gave recommendations to the disciplinary board, were responsible for the tournament organization, kept records that students were evaluated for advancements. For most students, they were a group of nameless upperclassmen that appeared on various academy notices. Fred never really thought about them. Not until a council messenger tracked him down at breakfast."Fred Meyer?"Fred looked up from his food. A young woman in one of the academy's silver council sash stood beside his table."Yes?""Student council summons. You're expected in the council chamber after Magical Theory."Kale looked up. "Did he do something?" The girl gave him an odd look. "Nothing that I know of." Kale leaned back in his chair. "Then count me in." The messenger shook her head. "Only Fred Meyer was summoned
Last Updated: 2026-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 31: The Blue Path Roommate Three months was enough of a period for Fred Meyer to learn about Kale Draven's problem.He simply hated to lose.Unfortunately for him, Fred had recently become excellent at defeating the other. The two stood now upon the academy's training grounds with wooden swords in their hands, several others practicing nearby, but now most of them had begun paying attention to the two roommates. Kale rolled his shoulders."Three rounds."Fred raised an eyebrow."We've already done three.""Then this is the fourth.""You said three.""I changed my mind."Fred sighed. Kale grinned. It was another thing Fred had learned about him. Kale could change the rules to suit him whenever he lost."Fine."Fred raised his sword. Kale moved.Fast.His first slash was towards Fred's shoulder, but Fred stepped aside and blocked the second before it could reach him. Kal
Last Updated: 2026-09-26
Chapter: Chapter 30: Three Months LaterThe combat grounds lay still and silent as Fred was summoned to the headmasters office. He stood on the outside of the large wooden doors with Kale by his side.Kale eyed the doors before looking back to Fred. "Do you think that we are in trouble?"Fred glanced over at Kale. "You were there too." "That didn't answer my question."Fred opened the door. The two boys filed in.Behind the large wooden desk sat the headmaster followed by three others. Fred immediately spot the senior academy official who had watched over the fight. Beside him stood the royal representative for the headmasters palace and the old nobleman from the observation platform sat by the window. The headmaster stood up. "Fred Meyer. Kale Draven. Come in.".They walked forward.The headmaster gestured to the three men."This is Vice Headmaster Ronan Vale." The man gave them a calm nod.."Lord Cedwin Arclight is here on behalf of the royal court."Cedwin gave them a polite smile. "And Duke Albrecht Veyne." Fred's ex
Last Updated: 2026-09-25
Chapter: Chapter 29: Riot In Combat Class 2Fred looked around. "This is ridiculous" He said, but Taren attacked again and he blocked, only to find a second sword slashing at his side, but he dived aside, the weapon passing over his head. He turned and drove his blade into the attacker's wrist and sent the weapon flying across the arena. Garrick shouted "EVERYBODY OUT OF THE CIRCLE!" A sudden blast of fire shot between two groups of students and the whole arena was suddenly still for the space of half a heartbeat before it erupted into renewed chaos. "Who threw that?" "I didn't!" "Get back!" A student formed an Earth barrier and another let loose with a Water technique to put the fire out, but a Wind spell from one of the students struck the barrier and shattered it, but the instructors were already running towards the combat grounds. "DISPERSE!" The students continued to fight and Taren lunged at Fred again, who blocked the attack, his expression dark. "Why won't you stop?" "Because I want
Last Updated: 2026-09-25
Chapter: Chapter 9 Disbanded And Separated They were called “The Striking Vipers.” They were regarded as the strongest party because the members were all over powerful.Tsuoma Sadeo was the leader and Teruki was the assistant.The members of the party were, Tsuoma, Teruki, Agnolia, Tiatha, Sigrid, Jikoki and Ashrua. The party had a guardian, the supreme mage, the strongest swordsman, an empath, a goddess, an elf and a kitsune. None in the guild wanted to meddle in their affairs. The Dragon Party were the only ones who could be with them and Tsuoma had gotten them a new member or members, the sisters of Ashrua, Kuri and Haemta. Though younger and less powerful than their elder brother, they were more than enough to take down great monsters on their own. The duo used Lightning and Water spirits for their attack and defense. Though limited to one spirit, they were still very powerful to defeat monsters. And when they combined as one entity, their powers skyrocket and they are called Guardian Primus.THE GUARDIANS! The Gu
Last Updated: 2023-07-24
Chapter: Chapter 8 Recruitment Of Party MembersAfter the fight which was decided as a stalemate. Tsuoma was given the right to form his own party. But until he finds all the members, he would have to work with Natael's party. He accepted this offer and he, Teruki, Agnolia joined the party. The princess and the holy knight moved around the city in disguises. The princess was worried about how the people were being treated, most of the halflings were treated unfairly and even the Holy Knights were butchered.Emile came across a young woman of probably seventeen years old who was wearing an hoodie to cover her face, she stole a loaf of bread and ran, the owner of the stall saw her.“Hey, get back here, you thieving pest. Guards, get that bastard.“The young lady was pursued hotly by the guards, a spear was thrown at her legs but she kept on running. “Hey Airen, let's follow that girl.“The holy knight looked around and followed the princess. The girl ran into a closed up area and the men rounded up to her. One of them grinned evilly.
Last Updated: 2023-07-20
Chapter: Chapter 7 Burst Of Power They looked at the city at their back surprised to see it obliterated. Smoke and debris could be seen everywhere. Buildings had crumbled and were black and charred. Tsuoma began to hear sounds.Crack! Cough!He heard a cracking sound and a feminine voice coughing. He went to the place and saw a girl in tears. A log of wood was on her leg and she was struggling with it. Tsuoma saw a dead boy near her. He was burnt to a crisp and he was clutching a bit of the girl's clothing. He had protected her. The girl began to wail and the rest of the team ran to where they were, Teruki gagged and vomited. She touched the girl and saw everything that happened to her and she also began to feel the girl's pain. Tsuoma patted Teruki who was weeping. He touched the girl and a white magic circle appeared above her and a green light overshadowed her. Her wounds began to heal and color began to return to her cheeks. He raised her up and saw she was a little girl. “How old are you my dear?“ He asked in a
Last Updated: 2023-06-12
Chapter: Chapter 6 First Encounter “Hello kids, you must have surely heard of me right. Hmm that scent, you two are not from this world aye, heroes.“ She said as she looked at Tsuoma and Teruki.Sigrid stirred up in Tsuoma's mind.“That is Urea, one of the most powerful demons, he is speaking through her, even I had a problem battling him during the war.““Hello humans, I see you were able to kill my basilisk. It's ok, I only wish to speak to him.“ She said pointing at Tsuoma. They all raised their weapons but they couldn't move. Time had stopped and only Tsuoma, Teruki and the Empress weren't affected. “Interesting, she is not affected, perchance she is connected to your life source, so killing you kills her. Interesting, I have learnt something important today. And now I will kill you even before your heroic adventure begins.“ She raised her hands and dark red energy be began forming and taking the shape of spears. “It's over. Crushing god spears. These technique was used to destroy the god's during the war, so lo
Last Updated: 2023-01-30
Chapter: Chapter 5 Berserk Stronghold Guild The guild was located at the centre of the town with its blazing logo. No one could miss the logo. Tsuoma and the Dragon Party entered into the guild seeing many people. “They are still here, I thought they went on a mission.“ Natael said pointing to a set of seven young men huddled together. “Hey, Natael, seems we finished earlier than you.“ One of the boys said upon seeing Natael and came to meet him. “Ooh, you brought guests, will they join your party to make it a complete party, i am sure you have bribed them to accept, knowing you have to have seven members inorder to go on D class missions like we do, you are on E class missions, why are you not satisfied, I assure you, D class missions are difficult, now you bring them to the guild to be registered. Am I right or right?“Tsuoma looked at the party seeing them angry. He decided to check the status of the boys in the party.The name of the party was Salamander Party. The leader who was talking to Natael had just few things superio
Last Updated: 2023-01-07
Chapter: Chapter 4 Manifestation Of Powers The Dragon party got to the boy's house. They saw a dilapidated and old building which was looking strained. The outside was overgrown with weeds and thorns. The house was loosing it's paint. The inside was no better as cobwebs filled the house.The party were shocked at the structure of the building.They were led to a room where a woman is laid on a bed and shivering despite having thick wrappers on her.Tsuoma's appraisal eyes opened and he saw the woman had a curse on her. A high level curse which had merged with her and was draining her life force.His eyes scanned around. “Damn, a demon is the cause of this, he is still here.“ Tsuoma looked around and saw a giant spider bigger than a tarantula lurking above Natael. “Natael, above you, a giant Drake Gustof.“ His eyes had shown him the specie of the spider which wasn't on Earth. He knew the spider was dangerous as all of the members of the party brought out very dangerous weapons, even Miles was on an edge. Tsuoma wondered what
Last Updated: 2022-12-24
