The giant red eyes beyond the rift in the sky blinked slowly. Its gaze was profoundly condescending, saturated with absolute killing intent. The cosmic entity from The Outer Void remained entirely unintimidated by Axel Edward's bravado.Rather than responding with verbal threats, the black fracture in the sky expanded even further. The sound of tearing dimensions rang out violently, deafening to the ears. From within the dark fissure, a thick plume of pitch-black smoke spewed forth, hurtling toward the palace balcony of the Floating City.The black smoke was no ordinary toxic gas. The system display in Axel's vision immediately generated a dull gray warning interface, entirely foreign in nature.[Emergency Alert: Void Corruption Detected.][This aura nullifies all fundamental laws of physics and cosmic magic particles.][Direct magical contact is strictly prohibited.]"Watch out, Boss! That thing is shutting down our radar sensors!" Scarlett screamed in panic. The genius mechanic rapi

The spiked, fire-infused whip lashed out toward Axel's back, slicing through the morning air with a sharp whistle. Civilians along the roadside squeezed their eyes shut in terror, convinced the poor merchant's body would be cleaved in two. But Axel made no move to dodge. He did not even bother looking over his shoulder. His left hand simply reached casually behind his back, catching the tip of the fiery whip with his bare palm.The magical flames enveloping the whip extinguished instantly upon contact with Axel's palm. The knight commander's eyes bulged in shock at the sight. He yanked on the whip with all his strength from atop his drake saddle, but the weapon refused to budge a single millimeter, as if anchored to an iron mountain.Axel turned his head, a razor-thin smirk on his lips. With a subtle flick of his wrist, utilizing pure physical strength, he yanked the whip back. The silver-armored commander was pulled straight out of his saddle, flying through the air before slamming f

Thick dust still swirled over the courtyard of the Royal Academy of Magic. The arrogant examiner from before sat limply on the ground, his deep purple robes torn and filthy. His mouth hung wide as he stared at the hollowed crater where the Mana Measuring Stone had once stood firm.The sacred relic, the pride of the kingdom for thousands of years, had been reduced to crystalline sand by the touch of a single index finger. Half of the academy building behind them had collapsed into a heap of rubble."You... what kind of monster are you?" the teacher asked, his hand trembling violently. His heart hammered against his ribs in a fit of overwhelming terror. The noble children surrounding him remained silent, none daring to speak. They all retreated in fear, eyeing the youth who was dressed like a vagrant.Before Axel could answer the foolish question, the blast of a royal trumpet echoed from the main thoroughfare.A contingent of the Golden Knights marched in a disciplined line, forcibly cl

Silence fell over the magic academy grounds. Crown Princess Serenity had just prostrated herself, hailing Axel as the Creator. The Golden Knights and the Royal Head Physician stood frozen, staring like idiots. Their sanity had finally fractured at the sight of the miracles before them.Axel scratched the back of his head, though it didn’t itch. He looked down at the beautiful girl kneeling near his shoes."Stand up. I’m not your God," Axel said casually. "Just call me Boss. From now on, you work for me."Serenity rose obediently. Her face was radiant, glowing with pure happiness. "Ready, Boss. I will use my magic to serve the Terran Empire."Before Axel could respond, the ground beneath their feet shuddered violently.The main doors of the half destroyed academy building suddenly exploded from within. Thick, black smoke billowed out, obscuring their vision. It wasn't ordinary smoke. It carried the same foul stench as the Void Corruption from the Outer Void.A figure drifted out of the

Stone dust still drifted through the half-destroyed academy basement. Axel walked slowly toward the Headmaster, who was trembling violently on the floor. The sharp stench of urine hit Axel's nose as he stood before the old man in the black robe."I hate dealing with old men who wet their pants," Axel said with a look of disgust. "Earlier you were screaming for me to bow. Where is your octopus god now? He is just dust, is he not?"The Headmaster sobbed hysterically. He pounded the cracked stone floor while bowing to the tips of Axel's shoes. "Mercy. Please do not kill me. I promise to give you all the treasures of this academy. I will serve you for the rest of my life.""I already have plenty of treasure." Axel lightly kicked the old man's shoulder, sending him sprawling. He then looked back. "Serenity, deal with this crazy old man. You are the crown princess here. Give him the death penalty or chop off his hands. It is entirely up to you."Serenity, newly freed from the altar, immedia