Fall of Snowesse (2)

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"At the age of fifteen and Level 3, I really am a genius, aren't I?"

The jet-black-haired kid's joy was evident in the smug grin adorning his face, his eyes brightly fixed on the distance from the vantage mountain atop a small hill. This hill served as the sole vantage point aside from the towering mountain ahead, which cut through the clouds majestically.

The clarity of the air, where even the sun shone brightly, was a rare sight in the Arcticia continent, known for its perpetually thick clouds that incessantly blanketed the land in snow. Yet, this anomaly, coupled with the breathtaking scenery, was precisely what transformed this particular region into a renowned tourist destination.