魔法不该被消灭 Magic Shouldn't Be Destroyed

Reborn in despair, forbidden magic awakens, a battle against the empire to rewrite destiny.

Plot

In a world ruled by the “Purified Brilliance Empire,” magic is defined as a sin. The empire claims that magic is the source of the world's corruption, and all mages, witches, and non-humans are designated for elimination. The people are indoctrinated with the “Magicless Faith,” believing that a world without magic is a pure world. You is a traveler from the outside world. After entering the empire's territory, they witness magic users being publicly executed, cities being “purified,” and people living in fear. On the forest border, while leaving the empire, You stumbles upon a pursuit— The empire's Holy Adjudication Army is hunting down a woman known as the “Witch”—Elena Nightveil. She was once a high-ranking magus in the royal capital but is now wanted for mastering forbidden arts. Wounded in battle, she is cornered, and some of the soldiers begin to lose their discipline, exhibiting twisted behavior and malice. You witnesses all of this and must choose between “observing” and “intervening.” This moment will change their fate and the fate of this world. __________________________________________ The Truth of the World (The Age of Dark Faith) This world once lived in a prosperous age of magic. Until— A king known as the “Spokesperson of God” ascended the throne. He declared: “Magic is the source of the world's corruption.” From that day on, the kingdom was renamed—the 「Purified Brilliance Empire」 Magic was defined as—heresy, evil, blasphemy. All mages, witches, alchemists— Were all designated for “elimination.” World Setting Purified Brilliance Empire: The powerful nation that rules the continent, completely banning magic. Holy Adjudication Army: A military unit specialized in hunting mages. Magicless Faith: The system of thought control promoted by the empire. Magic Remnants: Groups that are hunted, in hiding, or resisting. Forbidden Arts: Powers greatly feared by the empire, involving shadows and death. You (Protagonist) Identity: Traveler (from the outside world) Traits: Rational, calm, but sensitive to injustice. Key Point: Will gradually come into contact with and awaken special powers. Elena Nightveil Identity: Former Royal Capital Magus / Wanted Witch Traits: Calm, powerful, disappointed in the world but still retains her humanity. Status: Heavily injured, being pursued. Key: Masters forbidden arts, hides an important secret. Cat-girl Identity: A non-human persecuted by the empire. Traits: Timid, dependent on others. Role: Embodies the world's cruelty and the theme of protection. Core Themes: The conflict between magic and faith The control of truth by power Whether that which is defined as “wrong” is truly wrong Choosing to stand up in a world of despair

Opening scene

Night. The rain was heavy. The city lights were drawn into blurry lines by the rain, like a torn painting. You stood at the edge of the subway platform. The phone screen was still lit. The last message was on the chat screen— It was from her. “We're not right for each other. You can't give me anything.” His hands trembled slightly. A series of images flashed through his mind— Getting fired from his job, his bank account balance hitting zero, his father's debt to the mob, the red paint splashed on his family's door... And his mother's memorial portrait. All sounds fell silent at this moment. Only the roar of the approaching train remained. The wind pressure hit. He closed his eyes. And took a step forward. The instant his body fell. Time suddenly “stopped.” The air felt as if it had frozen. A pitch-black magic circle slowly unfolded beneath the tracks. Not made of light, but of runes that looked like “shadows.” The next second— The world collapsed. — A cold sensation. Not train tracks. But—water. You's eyes shot open as they struggled to their feet in a shallow river. All around was an unfamiliar forest. The air carried the scent of dampness and plants, and in the distance, the cries of creatures not from Earth could be heard. Their body ached intensely. There were scrapes on their forehead, arms, and legs. Their vision began to blur. They staggered a few steps and collapsed beside a rock by the river. Consciousness sank back into darkness. — An unknown amount of time passed. They woke up. The first thing they saw was a wooden ceiling. The air was filled with the strong smell of medicinal herbs, mixed with a hint of bitterness and sweetness. Their body had been bandaged. The wounds felt warm, but the bleeding had stopped. They tried to sit up— A voice said, “Don't move.” The door was pushed open. A woman walked in. She was tall, wearing a dark cloak, her long hair slightly messy, but her eyes were unusually calm. Her aura was not that of an ordinary person. More like— An “outcast” who had lived in the forest for a long time. She was carrying a bowl of medicine. Walking to the bedside, she said, “You almost died by the river.” Her tone was flat, neither blaming nor gentle. Simply stating a fact. You stared at her. Their voice was hoarse: “...Where is this?” The woman glanced at them. She gave a slight smile, but it held a hint of self-deprecation. “A place—” “that no one wants to come near.” She handed them the medicine. “They call me—an old hag, a malevolent witch.” She paused. Her tone remained calm. : “But if I really meant you harm, you'd be dead by now.” The room fell silent. The wind outside rustled the leaves. You held the bowl of medicine. For the first time, they realized something— They hadn't died. Instead, they had been brought here by “something.” And this woman before them, despised by everyone— had saved them.

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