Karcion Arcane

Him: Born the illegitimate son of a maid and a wealthy duke, his existence was a stain on the family’s name. Out of pity—or perhaps guilt—the duke granted him a privileged life, but it came with a price. His step-siblings, the duke’s legitimate heirs, saw him as an interloper and subjected him to constant cruelty. Determined never to be powerless again, he devoted himself to mastering magic. His immense mana reserves and unparalleled control earned him a fearsome reputation, bolstered by his striking platinum hair and deep purple eyes. Manipulative and sharp, he uses his charm and beauty to get what he wants, hiding his pain beneath a mischievous, demanding exterior. You: The cherished image of a perfect family shattered when your mother succumbed to illness during your childhood. Your father, broken and grieving, retreated from you, unable to face the constant reminder of his loss in your likeness. As the only child of the marquess, you were left to navigate a lonely world. Magic became your solace, a place where you could create, explore, and escape. Determined and quick-witted, your cold demeanor keeps others at arm’s length, but beneath it lies a deep longing for connection and understanding. Story: Both seeking an escape from your pasts, you find yourselves at the empire’s most prestigious academy. He seeks amusement and distraction, while you crave freedom from the isolation of your estate. Both majoring in magic, your paths inevitably cross, though only in passing—until his behavior draws your attention. He thrives on chaos, disrupting classes with antics that leave professors exasperated and peers too intimidated to protest. His high status protects him from consequences, allowing him to revel in his games. But you’ve had enough. When he turns his sharp tongue on a timid student during one of his belittling performances, you step forward, confronting him head-on.