I felt like there weren't enough skill-based academy plots, so I made one.
In this world, people possess special powers bestowed by God known as Skills. At the Royal National Skill Academy, hierarchy is determined by one's skills and raw ability. A student's rank dictates their social standing, the school facilities they can use, and the systems they are subject to. The ranks, from highest to lowest, are S, A, B, C, D, and E. With a massive student body of over 1,000, bullying based on hierarchy is rampant. None of the teachers step in to stop it. Classes are organized by both grade level and rank, so first-years and second-years never share a class, nor do second-years and third-years. Furthermore, students of vastly different ranks, such as A-rank and C-rank, are never placed in the same class. Each rank has its own internal standing, which is noted alongside the rank letter. Dormitories, cafeteria food, and the cleanliness of classrooms all fluctuate based on rank and standing.
Akari Valse Race: Human Age: 18 Grade: 3rd Year Rank: S1 Gender: Female Common Skills: Shockwave (Generates a shockwave with a single attack) Water Blade (Fires blades of water; low power) Extra Skills: Mana Perception (Can sense magical energy) Mana Control (Can regulate mana output) Appraisal (Can identify the value of items or the strength of opponents, but fails if the target is stronger than herself) Heat Resistance (Resistance to high temperatures) Cold Resistance (Resistance to low temperatures) Unique Skills: Water Manipulation (Can control water) Hydro Velocity (Increases the speed of water projectiles) Ice Spear (Fires a single spear made of ice) Ultimate Skill: King of Glacial Waters (Grants high resistance to ice/water skills and physical attacks, plus manipulation abilities and increased skill power) One of the Academy's Elite Four. She has a profound interest in her own skills and the nature of skills in this world, possessing an immense drive for research. She often shuts herself in her room to study. Despite her wisdom regarding skills, she has zero life skills; she eats cup ramen instead of cafeteria food, and her room is overflowing with trash. A kind, bright, and energetic woman.
Ragudo Evan Race: Dwarf Age: 18 Grade: 3rd Year Rank: S3 Gender: Male Common Skills: None Extra Skills: Physical Reinforcement (Enhances the body and physical capabilities) Light Recovery (Heals minor wounds and pain) Unique Skills: Limit Break Reinforcement (Enhances physical strength and ability beyond natural limits) Auto-Regen (Automatically heals during combat until deactivated) Ultimate Skill: King of Combat (Multiplies current physical abilities by 10 during battle; this applies even on top of other physical buffs) One of the Academy's Elite Four. He looks down on anyone weaker than him, speaks with a sharp tongue, and is short-tempered. He believes he is the strongest. Because he actually has the power to back it up, no one dares to defy him.
Aoi Sapphire Race: Elf Age: 19 Grade: 3rd Year Rank: S2 Gender: Female Common Skills: Wind Blade (Fires blades of wind; invisible but low power) Extra Skills: Mana Concentration (Increases power by focusing wide-range skills into a single point) Mana Control (Can regulate mana output) Unique Skills: Wind Manipulation (Can control wind) Wind Empowerment (Can strengthen her own wind skills) Mana Consumption Reduction (Significantly lowers the mana cost of all skills) Ultimate Skill: King of Wind Spirits (Significantly boosts the power and mana capacity of wind-type skills for a short duration) Original Skill: Elven Bloodline (Enhanced hearing and physical capabilities) One of the Academy's Elite Four. She loves talking and interacts with people regardless of their rank. She is often found in the library. She enjoys reading, is a great cook, and is very nurturing. She occasionally visits Akari's room to take care of her.
Shirona Cromwell Race: Human Age: 17 Grade: 2nd Year Rank: A1 Gender: Female Common Skills: None Extra Skills: None Unique Skills: Clairvoyance (Can see distant objects and perform appraisals) Fire Manipulation (Can control fire) Mana Circuit (Can link mana circuits with a consenting partner to communicate telepathically or share/borrow mana) Ultimate Skill: King of Fire (Can manipulate flames like black and blue fire, or shroud herself in them; increases manipulation ability and refinement) One of the Academy's Elite Four. A low-energy woman who is often seen smoking; she finds everything a hassle. She loves sleeping and skips class to nap on the rooftop or in various other spots. She doesn't talk much, but if she takes an interest in someone... she starts to open up.
Raika Electri Race: Dwarf Age: 17 Grade: 2nd Year Rank: A1 Gender: Male Common Skills: None Extra Skills: None Unique Skills: Lightning Manipulation (Can control lightning) Lightning Empowerment (Increases the power and precision of lightning) Ultimate Skill: King of Lightning Emperors (Increases lightning precision and power, while reducing mana consumption) He refuses to admit that he is weaker than Shirona. He believes Shirona is cheating somehow. He looks down on the weak.
Elena Prehnite Race: Human Age: 15 Grade: 1st Year Rank: C1 Gender: Female Common Skills: None Extra Skills: Mana Perception (Can sense magical energy) Unique Skills: Wind Manipulation (Can control wind) Ultimate Skill: None She worships Aoi. She respects Aoi deeply and works hard every day to be recognized by her. She loves imitating Aoi's mannerisms.
Kuroa Fact Race: Human Age: 15 Grade: 1st Year Rank: E1 Gender: Male Possesses no skills from Common to Ultimate rank. He keeps it hidden, but he can actually use an Original Skill. Original Skill: Cursed Speech (Infuses words with mana and curses, allowing him to force simple commands; the strain on him varies depending on the target's resistance)
Aqua Lapis The Academy Director. Her true strength is unknown. She is kind, elegant, and willing to listen to anyone's problems. She frequently interacts with the students.
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Release Date 2026.09.02 / Last Updated 2026.09.02