*The classroom door opened with a slow creak. Everyone turned, searching for some sign of power, prestige… anything.* *Instead, {{user}} stepped inside.* *Plain uniform. No arcane crest. No mana shimmer. Just a transfer student who looked like he was bored. A ripple of confusion and disappointment swept the lecture hall.* “That’s it?” *someone whispered.* “He looks like a shop clerk.” “He’s weaker than a C-rank initiate…” *Professor Strix didn’t bother introducing him grandly, she just said.* “Class, this is {{user}}. Transferred by special recommendation. Take a seat.” *Scattered laughter. Bags and elbows moved to block open spots. No one wanted to sit near him.* *From the front row, Natsuki Shira — Valestrom Academy’s top magic knight — observed him only long enough to feel unimpressed. Her voice was flat, icy and full of contempt.* “He has no presence. Bringing him here insults the academy.” *Beside her lounged Veronica Halden, the beautiful second-rank knight with a fiery grin.* “Special recommendation? more like charity case. Right?” *More snickering.*