I Finally Found It: The Gamer's Watch
I finally found it—the Gamer's Watch. Here, people can see their abilities thanks to this artifact. The Gamer was one of the first Awakened, 145 years ago. But before his death, he created a unique power using his Gamer ability: the Gamer's Watch, which provides information about oneself.
— System!
[Status]
Name: Raven Redstark
Class: Mage
Level: E (15)
Affinities: Fire, Lightning, Space
Unique Abilities: Combat Runes, Mana Sensitivity
Strength: E+
Speed: E
Mana: D
— Wait… Why does Raven have two abilities? In the novel, he only had one… Maybe it's because I didn't receive a system?
But Julien has a system that lets him create skills, and Olivier wields an incredibly destructive power… and me? I only have this? Mana Sensitivity?
— What exactly is Mana Sensitivity?
I checked my schedule and saw that today we had a class on mana theory.
After that, I quickly got dressed and headed to class.
Arriving in Class
After ten minutes of walking, I reached the classroom. As I entered, everyone stared at me, but I ignored them. A woman with violet hair looked at me and said:
— I heard you've had memory issues. Are you feeling okay?
— No… I don't remember things very well. It's like I'm watching a movie…
— But I hope you'll still be able to continue your studies at the academy?
— Yes… but I have a question. Who are you?
Silence fell over the classroom. Everyone looked at me in shock, even the teacher. A white-haired boy stared at me in surprise.
— I am Amelia Locke, your homeroom teacher.
— I'm sorry…
— It's not your fault. Since you don't remember anyone, we'll redo introductions.
The first to speak was a black-haired boy:
— Oliver Brown.
Next was a blonde girl with a serious expression:
— Anna Mornistart.
She was beautiful, but not as much as Jennifer…
— Evelyne Redstark.
Her hair was black instead of red like mine… Oh right, I remember now. She was adopted.
Finally, Julien St. Soleil spoke.
The protagonist. The author reincarnated into his own novel. White hair, an unremarkable face… but I knew that the weak-to-strong type was what people loved, even when it came to appearance.
After that, just a bunch of extras introduced themselves.
The Lesson Begins
I listened attentively, just like in my previous life.
— You must understand that mana-based magic comes in many forms, Amelia explained. First, elemental magic, then deviant magic.
But even among deviants, there are two categories:
Elemental Deviants: Ice, Lightning, Sound, Metals, Plants.
Supernatural Deviants: Space, Time, Spirits, Curses, Taming, Healing, Mind, Light, Darkness, Sacred.
In other words, there are many different types of magic in this world.
Suddenly, Oliver raised his hand.
— Professor, what about Abyssal Magic?
Amelia's expression grew serious.
— Abyssal Magic isn't classified as a regular form of magic. It uses Abyssal energy, which doesn't originate from mana.
— And speaking of the Abyss? Anna asked before continuing:
— When Nightmares appeared on Earth, they created fractures in the universe. We have mana… but another world surfaced: the Abyss. No one knows their true purpose, but even Nightmares fear them. A single Abyssal creature almost destroyed us… But we discovered that their weakness is sacred magic.
Evelyne shook her head.
— You're mistaken, Anna. Sacred magic isn't their weakness… It's just the only magic that can actually harm them.
— Evelyne is right, Amelia confirmed. But there's no need to worry; the rift was sealed 145 years ago. Any other questions?
I raised my hand.
— Why can't we use all types of magic?
Everyone looked at me strangely.
What the hell are they staring at me for?
I wanted to say that, but I held back.
Amelia answered calmly:
— Because each person has a natural affinity with a specific type of magic.
— When you talk about affinity, do you mean sensitivity to the mana that makes up that magic?
— Exactly.
So… that meant…?