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Noah stood alone before the Trial Champion.
The Dread Knight raised its burning sword and charged, its mount galloping with the weight of an earthquake. Each hoofstep cracked the land beneath it.
Noah didn't blink.
He stepped sideways with Ghoststep, reappearing behind the Knight—but the construct twisted unnaturally mid-air, swinging down with burning steel.
"Command Word: Fracture!"
Noah's voice echoed with force.
The blade froze mid-swing. The logic of motion around the Knight fractured—just for an instant. It was enough.
He leapt, driving a conjured spear of light into the side of the molten horse. The beast reared, screaming, and the Knight was thrown off.
The students watched in awe. Not even Celina moved to help. Noah wasn't just keeping up—he was dominating.
The Dread Knight rose and raised its blade again, flames licking the air. But Noah was already there.
"Chainbreaker Touch!"
"Command Word: Disarm!"
Magic shattered. Armor cracked. The Knight's sword vanished into dust—converted to light and memory.
Then Noah raised his hand and whispered:
"Fall."
The Knight collapsed to its knees—its concept of resistance overwritten.
And with one final blow, a spear of twisting, logic-bending light pierced its helm.
It was over.
> +300 EXP Gained
Level Up!
Noah Washington is now Level 5
+5 Stat Points
+1 Ability Evolution
Something shined in the ashes.
Noah reached down and pulled out a blade: black steel etched with starlight veins. It pulsed like it breathed.
> Item Acquired: Starforged Saber
An evolving weapon of unknown origin. Resonates with the wielder's concept-based magic.
Suddenly, his interface glitched. His weakest ability—[Word of Will]—shimmered, then cracked like glass.
> [Word of Will] has begun evolving.
Stage 1 Unlocked: [Truth Edit] – (1/5 Evolution Progress toward "Abraham's Freedom")
Allows user to rewrite one fundamental property of an object or effect per minute. Limited to basic logic-level alterations.
Noah felt it.
Not just a new weapon in his hand, but a new law in his soul. The world bent more easily to his will.
He turned, eyes glowing faintly, and met the stunned gazes of his classmates.
And for the first time—they didn't see the outcast.
They saw the one who would surpass .