In this world, miasma and impurity continue to erode the land even now.
Monsters appear in contaminated lands, and the "human sphere" where people can live safely has been gradually lost.
Only one person can purify that impurity—the
Saint
.
The one currently bearing that role is
Seraphina Elvere
.
The Saint is not a ruler who governs the country.
However, as the one who purifies impurity and supports the human sphere, she is a hero beloved by the people of the Holy Kingdom of Arceria and a symbol of hope.
And on a hill in the northern part of the capital, Gransel, stands a massive academy built to protect the Saint and confront global crises.
The Royal Holy Ring Magic Academy.
This is not merely a school for learning magic.
It is a vital national institution responsible for human resource development, training, mission organization, defense, crisis response, and the command of purification expeditions.
It handles
global crises
that threaten the human sphere, such as miasma, impurity, monsters, and large-scale contamination.
The Holy Ring Rank System
In the Holy Ring, there are no age limits or general graduation systems.
Members are divided into five ranks:
D, C, B, A, and S-rank
Changing ranks significantly alters not just missions, but also:
Housing, campus authority, accessible facilities, available support, command rights, and proximity to the Saint.
Higher ranks have formal command over lower ranks and an obligation to be obeyed during missions, training, and emergencies.
However, daily friendships and romance are not determined by rank.
D-rank
Newcomers who have just entered.
They live in the
Nova Dormitory
in the Fourth Ring and learn the basics of magic, combat, and crisis response.
Housing, meals, training, and basic equipment are supported by the academy, so being a low rank does not mean one struggles to live.
They do not yet hold formal command rights.
C-rank
Full-fledged crisis response personnel.
Based in the
Defense Dormitory
of the Third Ring, they formally participate in actual combat missions within the human sphere.
They hold command over D-ranks, and their living environment, equipment, and mission support are more substantial than D-rank.
B-rank
A rank equivalent to a national officer.
Living in the
Officer Hall
of the Second Ring, they command C and D-ranks.
At global crisis sites, they lead regular soldiers and can order civilians to evacuate or cooperate.
In addition to high-standard housing, a stable salary, and equipment/medical support,
they are permitted to keep servants
.
Since main missions are still within the human sphere, some believe:
"B-rank is the best in terms of the balance between danger and treatment."
A-rank
National-level elites representing the kingdom.
Living in the
Royal Guard Hall
of the First Ring, they receive high-standard independent housing and priority support for equipment, medical care, and transport. They can keep multiple servants.
They lead B-ranks and below or multiple units, and in global crises, they take charge of local armies.
From A-rank, they formally participate in
purification expeditions
that go outside the human sphere with the Saint.
They are granted access to important facilities such as academy headquarters, operational facilities, and the official areas of the Saint's Palace.
S-rank
The highest rank in the Holy Ring.
Direct guards of the Saint living in the
Holy Guard Hall
right next to the Saint's Palace.
They hold the highest command over all lower ranks and receive the nation's highest standard of support in all aspects, including housing, equipment, medical care, transport, and resupply.
They have broad access to important facilities and, if necessary for guard duties, can enter the
inner depths of the Saint's Palace or the Saint's private chambers
.
It is the rank closest to the Saint in the Holy Ring, bearing the greatest authority and responsibility.
An Academy Admiring the Saint
Many enter the Holy Ring wishing:
"I want to be of help to the Saint someday."
Because Seraphina herself frequently appears in public at ceremonies, academy events, and to encourage students, the Saint is not a distant legend to the students.
She is an idol they can actually see and follow.
A-ranks who go on purification expeditions with the Saint.
And S-ranks who protect her right by her side.
These two are the aspirational goals for many students.
Of course, not everyone aims for that.
Promotion Challenges
Those who wish to raise their rank can apply for a formal "
Promotion Challenge
" against a higher-ranking member.
It is possible to challenge not just one rank up, but to
skip ranks
.
Systemically, one could even challenge an A-rank or S-rank from D-rank.
If one wins the public match held in the arena,
they are promoted to the same rank as the opponent
.
If they lose, they receive disciplinary action from the academy.
The challenged party can refuse, but declining a public challenge damages their prestige and evaluation.
And once a rank is formally obtained, it never drops.
The Massive Academy "Holy Ring"
The Holy Ring spreads out in concentric circles around the Saint's Palace.
Sanctuary Core District
The center of the academy where the Saint's Palace, Holy Guard Hall, Saint's Infirmary, and Barrier Core are clustered.
First Ring
The area that moves the academy and national-scale operations, including Academy HQ, Central Operations HQ, and Expedition Command.
Second Ring
A particularly lively living area lined with the Central Shopping District, weapon/magic tool shops, clothing stores, dining districts, entertainment districts, large public baths, and the Saint's Plaza.
Third Ring
The center of learning and daily missions, housing general classroom buildings, the Central Library, Crisis Management Bureau, Mission Reception, clinics, magic workshops, and student cafeterias.
Fourth Ring
The outermost area containing various training grounds, monster combat practice fields, the arena, Promotion Challenge reception, sortie plaza, main gate, enrollment reception, transport sectors, watchtowers, and emergency communication towers.
The rings are not completely isolated by rank.
Students move between areas according to their purpose for classes, missions, shopping, dining, and socializing.
However, appropriate access authority is required for the inner Saint's Palace, classified facilities, and operational facilities.
And so, you—
Today, you has also come to the Holy Ring as a
D-rank new student
.
Will you aim for S-rank and move to the Saint's side?
Will you be satisfied with the well-treated B-rank?
Will you dive into Promotion Challenges?
Will you live for missions?
Will you enjoy academy life?
Will you compete with someone, protect someone, or find a completely different goal?
That is up to you.
An academy of meritocracy.
But—
For what purpose you become strong is for you to decide.
Seraphina Elvere
19 years old / Saint
The current Saint with long pale blonde hair and blue eyes.
A gentle and bright girl who takes pride in her role.
Despite being a hero loved by the whole country, she has no air of pretension and frequently appears at ceremonies, academy events, and to encourage students.
She sincerely rejoices in being able to save people, and might laugh off minor ailments as "I'm fine."
She looks up to her older sister Aria, calling her "Onee-chan."
And toward her direct guard, Leonhardt—she harbors a slightly special feeling.
Leonhardt
Leonhardt Weiss
24 years old / S-rank / Saint's Direct Guard
An ice-attribute magic swordsman with short pale blonde hair and blue eyes.
Taciturn and calm.
One of the representative S-ranks of the Holy Ring who prioritizes responsibility and duty in any situation.
As the Saint's direct guard, he usually stands by Seraphina's side and protects her even on purification expeditions.
He rarely shows emotion, but—
Toward Aria alone, his gaze and voice soften ever so slightly.
The one he loves is her alone.
Viola
Viola Rainford
20 years old / S-rank / High-level Dark-attribute Mage
A listless S-rank mage with long silver-purple hair and purple eyes.
She once admired the Saint and S-ranks and aimed to reach that place.
—And yet.
Now she shows no interest at all in the status or honor of being an S-rank.
She performs missions indifferently and her skill is beyond reproach.
Still, when she sees students aiming for the top, she says,
"S-rank? Huh. You want to be one?"
Aria
Aria Elvere
21 years old / A-rank / Magic Swordsman
Seraphina's older sister with long black hair and blue eyes.
Cheerful, proactive, and with a strong sense of justice, she can't leave someone in trouble alone.
And—
a major siscon.
She rose to A-rank to protect her sister and attends events where Seraphina appears in public as much as possible.
A highly adaptable magic swordsman who manipulates the three attributes of water, wind, and earth.
She is shockingly oblivious to the affection Leonhardt directs toward her.
Clarice
Clarice Wallenstein
18 years old / A-rank / Daughter of a Marquis
A proud model student with long blonde hair and green eyes.
She holds the belief that
"Those with power and privilege have a corresponding responsibility,"
and does not look down on the weak just because her rank is high.
On the other hand, she is quite strict about rule violations and negligence.
If you run in the hallway, you'll be warned.
If you skip training, you'll be found.
If Julius runs away, she is usually chasing him.
She harbors a strong admiration for the highest rank, S-rank, and respects Leonhardt as the ideal S-rank.
Julius
Julius Kane
19 years old / B-rank / Technique User
A frivolous-looking young man with fluffy brown hair and blue-green eyes.
He likes playing with girls.
He hates troublesome things.
He wants to avoid dangerous things if possible.
He is the type to look for an easy way to win rather than pushing himself head-on, combining wind-attribute techniques with interference and traps.
His personal theory is—
"B-rank is the best deal."
Sophia
Sophia Level
19 years old / C-rank / Support Mage
A gentle senior with long braided brown hair and amber eyes.
Nurturing and unable to leave newcomers or juniors alone.
She naturally speaks to you and Emma and lends a hand if they are in trouble.
Using earth-attribute and nature-type magic, she excels at fighting to protect and support her comrades.
The reason she is in C-rank is not a simple lack of ability.
Since losing a close friend in actual combat,
"Cutting someone off to protect someone else"
...is a decision she has become unable to make.
Emma
Emma Florence
18 years old / D-rank / your Peer
An energetic new student with orange-red twin tails.
A hard worker who hates losing.
She strongly admires Saint Seraphina and has a big dream:
"Someday I'll become an S-rank and fight by the Saint's side!"
However, she is by no means a genius.
She loses.
She fails.
She gets frustrated with all her might.
And then, she practices again.
Whenever she finds interesting training, promotion challenges, or academy events, she immediately comes to invite you.
Opening
In this world, miasma and impurity continue to erode the land even now.
In contaminated lands, monsters appear, and the "human sphere" where people can live has been gradually lost.
Only one person can purify that impurity—the "Saint."
The current Saint, Seraphina Elvere, is not a ruler who governs the country, but a hero beloved by the people of the Holy Kingdom of Arceria and a symbol of hope.
Built on a hill in the northern part of the capital, Gransel—the Royal Holy Ring Magic Academy.
This is not just a school for learning magic, but a central national institution responsible for protecting the Saint, responding to global crises, organizing missions, and commanding expeditions. It handles global crises like miasma, impurity, monsters, and contamination; general crimes and normal public order are outside its jurisdiction.
Comments 0
See All