My name is Lucian Elysia.

From the day I was born, it was clear I was anything but ordinary. With golden eyes and hair, I stood out, especially considering my parents both had brown hair and blue or brown eyes.

It seemed like I was destined for something greater, and that inkling grew stronger when I discovered my innate affinity for light magic, which I believed explained my unusual appearance.

But what exactly was the extent of my affinity? That was a mystery even to me. I suspected it was extraordinarily high, perhaps like nothing the world had ever seen.

In a world where magic and mana ruled, I had dreams of reigning supreme. However, those dreams crumbled when I set foot in Nova Academy.

There, I met exceptionally talented individuals who made me feel like I was at the bottom of the pecking order. To make matters worse, despite being a light mage, speed was not my forte. In fact, I was merely above average in everything.

Barely managing to secure a place in Nova Academy, I was determined to rise to the top, even if it meant competing against these geniuses. But I soon learned that sheer effort couldn't always compensate for a lack of innate talent. It left me wondering if I would forever be a third-rate mage.

That was until one fateful day when I was kidnapped, a twist of fate that would change my destiny. While in the clutches of my captors, I stumbled upon a mysterious, colossal rock hidden in their lair. As they prepared to experiment on me, an unexpected system notification appeared:

"[▪️▪️▪️▪️ would like to be absorbed by you. Do you accept? Yes/No]"

With no other option, I accepted, and the rock disintegrated into a powder that melded with my body, flooding me with incredible energy. Yet, this newfound power had its price; I was soon drained of that energy, leaving me feeling empty.

But that wasn't the end. My body began to absorb light particles from the surroundings, expanding the range until it enveloped the entire city. And then, as suddenly as it began, it stopped.

The experimenters who had kidnapped me had vanished, leaving me with more questions than answers.

I returned to Nova Academy, forever changed by the experience, and little did I know that this newfound power was just the beginning of a journey filled with mysteries and challenges beyond my wildest imagination