1 Introduction

<[Writing Prompt] It is said that none but the chosen may slay the demon lord. You aren't the chosen, but you also realize that "defeat" and "slay" are not the same thing. With this in mind, you start making other considerations such as rope, or perhaps a very deep hole>

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This is a 4 chapter short story. If it becomes popular enough then I might turn it into a full series.

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Although Nia Romera was born into the lower class Romera family, she had aspirations beyond those silver spooned royal and noble heirs. She was slender but very mature. Her family had originally planned for her to be married to a Noble for ties and political power. Her soul strength and affinity to mana was greatly below the geniuses among the younger generations, but she was often called a bewitching beauty. She trained every day to raise her limits and surpass everyone's expectations of her. That unending ambition pushed her through the New Havens Mana Academy. Anyone who was important had some tie to New Havens.

New havens was an advanced magic academy. Even the outer gardens spread for miles until the campuses walls could be seen. Said to be older than the empire, it's actual age is unknown. Not even the academy directors themselves knew its age.

The entire school was called to the Main Hall, which was used for events like royal banquets or Soul Battles. The hall rivaled that of ancient castles. It would make the most talented artisans drool. Nia stood behind the leaders of the young generation. A high and mighty group and students with "Pure Bloodlines" who housed amazing mana and soul power. They were the future pillars of this kingdom. The entire academy was presented to the inner circle of the capital. They are said to rule the Nation from the shadows. Not much was said about this meeting. It is rare for even a high class noble to meet someone from the inner circle. They are truly in a different league.

When all the students came in the chatter instantly stopped as the sound of a booming voice rang out, "Silence!"

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