November 10th 2175
10:12 AM
HelixTech Magical Industries Laboratory
Mana Engine is working smoothly, test run was successful.
Addition of ancient runes has enhanced the heat reduction and lowered power fluctuations.
10:14 AM
One of the older runes has burned and melted.
Preparing for replacement.
10:15 AM
Mana Engine is being turned off.
10:15:37 AM
Mana Engine is overheating, activating reinforcement and lockdown.
10:16 AM
Engine has started to go overdrive, chances of meltdown has significantly increased.
10:16:12 AM
Mana Engine has explo.....
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November 10th 2175 was the day the world ended, HelixTech Magical Industries a company known for research and development of mana based technology were working on an engine which worked purely on mana, during the test run of the said Engine one of the runes melted due to overheating which later caused the engine to overdrive and explode.
The Explosion caused by the mana engine sent waves of some sort which drained all the life-force out of a living being, from humans to magicians to creatures known to cheat death all ceased to exist...except for one person.
Wilhelm M Grehman.
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Wilhelm was born on March 19th 2153 to Elana and Marcus Grehman.
Wilhelm was an unusual kid, already aware of the world around him ever since he was a toddler, he started to walk when other babies started to crawl, he could run when other babies could walk and he could have a conversation with other without stuttering or getting confused about difficult words.
Wilhelm was considered a genius by others but only he knew the truth. Wilhelm wasn't originally from this world well he was but his soul was not, Wilhelm had died in an earthquake and when he woke up he was simply a baby.
Wilhelm at first thought it was all a dream but he soon realised it was not. Being reborn into a baby was not something a person would have ever thought of in their life but seeing it happen to himself Wilhelm was speachless.
Days passed as Wilhelm got to know his parents and learn about the world he was in, Elara and Marcus both were Mages. While they were not nobles they were still purebloods. Elara was an echantress while Marcus worked as an alchemist in a company.
Wilhelm started his school earlier than others, his adult like mind helped him understand things easily, when Wilhelm was 6 he finally got to know about this world.
The world itself was a blend of magic and science. Although magic came into light during late 2050's it quickly became part of everyone's lives.
In terms of science anything discovered 200 years ago is still considered new because of its relevance since modern science itself is 700-500 years old.
Since magic or mana was new to majority of the world itself, scientist started to study it. It took them 50 years to understand, create and research technology to study mana. While magic has not fully replaced other sources of energy it has become one of the major ones.
After 2100 came the magical revolution in which major tech companies collaborated to be the first ones to bring out mana based technology, because if they did not stay relavent they wouldn't be able to stay in the market.
During one of Wilhelms history lesson he got to know about the second wizarding war which happened in Britain. The war in which a certain boy with a lightning bolt scar defeated the nose-less dark lord. Wilhelm who has watched and read the movies and the books didn't take time to understand that he was in the Harry Potter world although in the future.
Wilhelm was excited at this discovery, the fact the he too would be able to attend Hogwarts and experience the world of magic fully. But to his disappointment Hogwarts no longer existed. As the world moved towards and everything advanced traditional teaching methods of magic was abandoned a new university was made called Arcanum Institute of Magical Science or simply The Arc called by its students.
The Arc was a university where both Mages and Non-Mages could enrole and study Magic and it's applications. While Mages mostly focused on magical studies Non-Mages focused on MagiTech, everyone can attend any class which meant throughout the 7 years you could attend any class of your choice and give any exam you want with or without studying that said subject. This allowed students to explore and engage in the electives of their choice without worrying about grades because the final evaluation was based on the exam you choose to give.
Wilhelm being a adult in a kids body completed his highschool by he was 12 dispite him not wanting to do so as his father said "You'd able to study at The Arc for more than 7 years and I know you'd like it there." So with persuasion or pressure from his parents Wilhelm graduated Highschool early and became one of the youngest students to attend The Arc in the decade.
The Arc was a whole another experience it was everything Wilhelm wanted a magic school which not only taught spells but also how to control one's mana. The magic system used by the Arc felt more like Magecraft as although they were teaching spell but were also teaching them how to reinforce one's body or other things around them, how to sense others mana and its quality and quantity, how to use sigls and use mana as temporary runes, not only did they research on mana but also it's origin and its connection to one's soul.
Wilhelm worked harder than anyone as he wanted to learn everything. Rune coding, potion chemistry, wand physics and mana theory were the basic subjects which could be changed according to one's liking. Most people added a few more subjects to it by their 3 year. The library was not limited as it was at Hogwarts books about occlumency, legilimency and simple rituals were not restricted. Although books which provides in depth information about Time, Soul and Mind were restricted one with permission could still access it.
Throughout his time in The Arc Wilhelm was a star student his intellect and genius shining even among the country's best students, he researched on several things and invented many devices. Mana, Time, Soul and Mind were his strongest suits.
Wilhelm graduated from the Arc at the age of 20 as a Gold Medalist and got an invitation from HelixTech Magical Industries to work with them on a certain project.
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Author's Note:
Hey everyone, Author here!
This is the first fic I'm writing on my own, so you might come across some grammar mistakes or plot holes. I'll try my best to fix and explain them as I go. Please don't take this story too seriously as I'm writing it just for fun. The idea's been in my head for a while, and I finally decided to put it into words.
English isn't my first language, but I'm decent enough to read and write in simple terms. Thanks for giving this a read, and I hope you enjoy the journey!