Not the Hero, Not the Villain — Just the One Who Wins

The hallway was quiet.

For once, no chaos. No magic surges. No explosions. Just the muffled footsteps of students trickling back to class after lunch break, their voices low and distant.

I walked alone, hands in pockets, letting the breeze from the tall corridor windows drift through my hair.

And then, a familiar chime echoed in my mind.

[System Alert: Quest Completed – "Claim the Throne"]

Objective Completed: Win the Student Council succession battleReward Applied:• Strength: C → B• Speed: C → BPenalty Removed: No downgrade applied

A second screen followed.

[Status Screen]

Name: Ashen Crimson

Title: Shadowborne Heir

Affiliation: Zerawell