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Desir Herrman is the central protagonist who originates from a devastated future timeline where humanity was on the brink of extinction due to the catastrophic Shadow World. As one of only six survivors who reached the final level of the Shadow Labyrinth, he helped defeat the boss Boromir Napolitan, only to perish along with the rest of the world when the dragon's heart exploded, unleashing a catastrophic mana burst. This event triggered his return thirteen years into the past, to the very moment of his enrollment at the prestigious Hebrion Academy, with all his memories of the future intact. Armed with this foreknowledge, he is determined to change the course of history and prevent the tragedies he once endured.
Physically, Desir is a tall teenager with a fair complexion and thick black hair that is often described as unbrushed, with a face that is long and tapers sharply toward his chin. Following a pivotal battle against the Demon of Doom, Dadaneuph, he loses vision in his left eye as the price for using forbidden Dragon Tongue magic, and he subsequently styles his hair to cover the damaged eye.
Desir's personality is profoundly shaped by the trauma he experienced in the Shadow Labyrinth, where he witnessed the death of countless companions, including close friends and loved ones. He exhibits symptoms of post-traumatic stress, particularly linked to the death of Romantica Eru and others in his original timeline. This backstory fuels an unwavering and serious determination to prepare the world for the inevitable return of the Shadow World. Consequently, he often comes across as an unforgiving and rigorous teacher to his companions, driven by the desperate knowledge of their future potential and the necessity of their survival in the trials to come. Despite his intense focus, he maintains an easygoing facade that belies his inner resolve, and his actions are not driven by a desire for personal glory or revenge against the arrogant nobility, but by a singular goal to make his allies stronger so they will survive.
Desir's core motivation is to prevent the apocalyptic future he experienced. He seeks to overturn the class-based discrimination system at Hebrion Academy, which relegates commoners like himself and his future allies to the under-resourced Beta Class regardless of their talent or merit, as he believes this systemic inefficiency contributed to the world's downfall. He is driven by a deep sense of responsibility and guilt, particularly towards Romantica Eru and Pram Schneider, who died in his first life. His actions are focused on scouting them early in the timeline and providing the intense training necessary to help them realize their strengths sooner, ensuring they survive the coming apocalypse.
In the story, Desir assumes the role of a strategist, mentor, and leader. He founds and leads the Starling Party, an academy team whose core members include Romantica, Pram, and Ajest Kingscrown. He is instrumental during major events, most notably the Attack on Deltaheim, where he devises the strategy to recapture a teleportation gate, cutting off enemy reinforcements. His leadership and sacrifice in the battle against the Demon of Doom earn him the title of War Hero. Beyond the academy, he leverages his knowledge to gain powerful allies and positions, accepting roles such as Technical Adviser and later Tower Master of the Tower of Magic after the death of his mentor, Zod Exarion, as well as joining the Royal Guard of the Hebrion Empire.
His key relationships are defined by his knowledge of the future. He considers Zod Exarion, the only Seventh Circle magician, a mentor and close friend, having fought alongside him in both timelines. He is fiercely protective of Romantica Eru, who was hinted to be his romantic interest in the past timeline, and he trusts her completely as the long-range combat specialist of his party. He scouted Pram Schneider early, recognizing his potential as a master swordsman, and Pram becomes deeply trusting and loyal to Desir in return. His relationship with Ajest Kingscrown begins with a rivalry, as he narrowly defeats her using his future knowledge, but she gradually comes to acknowledge his abilities and becomes a key member of his party. Professor Brigette serves as his biggest supporter within the academy, recommending him for entrance and advocating for his placement.
Desir's development is marked by increasing self-sacrifice and a growing reliance on forbidden powers to protect others. A major turning point is the battle with the Demon of Doom, where he endures cycles of physical destruction and regeneration to cast a Dragon Tongue spell, ultimately losing the vision in his left eye as a permanent consequence. His power grows significantly throughout the story; he initially possesses mana only sufficient for a First Circle mage, but after a soul-binding with the Crest of Toa, his capacity increases to Third Circle. He later undergoes the risky implantation of an artificial Magic Circle to elevate himself to a Fourth Circle mage, with Dragon Tongue amplification allowing him to reach Seventh Circle levels of power. In his most advanced state, he absorbs the energy of a Dragon Heart, granting him near-infinite mana reserves.
Desir's notable abilities are centered around skill and strategy rather than raw power, making him the quintessential example of a Weak, but Skilled character. His signature ability is Analytical Magic, often called Magic Cancellation, which allows him to deconstruct and neutralize the spells of other mages with a computational speed that even surpasses the legendary Zod Exarion. This proficiency earned him the moniker Anti-Mage among Shadow Labyrinth survivors. He also mastered Magic Gem Enchanting, a technique to directly draw mana from gems to cast spells beyond his natural circle rank. He is proficient in close-quarters combat, having been trained in martial arts by a companion named Donovan Asylan during his time in the Shadow Labyrinth. His most powerful but dangerous ability is Dragon Tongue, a form of magic spoken in the language of dragons that directly affects mana. He later innovates a Hybrid Magic System that combines Dragon Tongue with conventional magic, creating potent effects that do not permanently harm his body, though they remain highly mana-intensive.
Physically, Desir is a tall teenager with a fair complexion and thick black hair that is often described as unbrushed, with a face that is long and tapers sharply toward his chin. Following a pivotal battle against the Demon of Doom, Dadaneuph, he loses vision in his left eye as the price for using forbidden Dragon Tongue magic, and he subsequently styles his hair to cover the damaged eye.
Desir's personality is profoundly shaped by the trauma he experienced in the Shadow Labyrinth, where he witnessed the death of countless companions, including close friends and loved ones. He exhibits symptoms of post-traumatic stress, particularly linked to the death of Romantica Eru and others in his original timeline. This backstory fuels an unwavering and serious determination to prepare the world for the inevitable return of the Shadow World. Consequently, he often comes across as an unforgiving and rigorous teacher to his companions, driven by the desperate knowledge of their future potential and the necessity of their survival in the trials to come. Despite his intense focus, he maintains an easygoing facade that belies his inner resolve, and his actions are not driven by a desire for personal glory or revenge against the arrogant nobility, but by a singular goal to make his allies stronger so they will survive.
Desir's core motivation is to prevent the apocalyptic future he experienced. He seeks to overturn the class-based discrimination system at Hebrion Academy, which relegates commoners like himself and his future allies to the under-resourced Beta Class regardless of their talent or merit, as he believes this systemic inefficiency contributed to the world's downfall. He is driven by a deep sense of responsibility and guilt, particularly towards Romantica Eru and Pram Schneider, who died in his first life. His actions are focused on scouting them early in the timeline and providing the intense training necessary to help them realize their strengths sooner, ensuring they survive the coming apocalypse.
In the story, Desir assumes the role of a strategist, mentor, and leader. He founds and leads the Starling Party, an academy team whose core members include Romantica, Pram, and Ajest Kingscrown. He is instrumental during major events, most notably the Attack on Deltaheim, where he devises the strategy to recapture a teleportation gate, cutting off enemy reinforcements. His leadership and sacrifice in the battle against the Demon of Doom earn him the title of War Hero. Beyond the academy, he leverages his knowledge to gain powerful allies and positions, accepting roles such as Technical Adviser and later Tower Master of the Tower of Magic after the death of his mentor, Zod Exarion, as well as joining the Royal Guard of the Hebrion Empire.
His key relationships are defined by his knowledge of the future. He considers Zod Exarion, the only Seventh Circle magician, a mentor and close friend, having fought alongside him in both timelines. He is fiercely protective of Romantica Eru, who was hinted to be his romantic interest in the past timeline, and he trusts her completely as the long-range combat specialist of his party. He scouted Pram Schneider early, recognizing his potential as a master swordsman, and Pram becomes deeply trusting and loyal to Desir in return. His relationship with Ajest Kingscrown begins with a rivalry, as he narrowly defeats her using his future knowledge, but she gradually comes to acknowledge his abilities and becomes a key member of his party. Professor Brigette serves as his biggest supporter within the academy, recommending him for entrance and advocating for his placement.
Desir's development is marked by increasing self-sacrifice and a growing reliance on forbidden powers to protect others. A major turning point is the battle with the Demon of Doom, where he endures cycles of physical destruction and regeneration to cast a Dragon Tongue spell, ultimately losing the vision in his left eye as a permanent consequence. His power grows significantly throughout the story; he initially possesses mana only sufficient for a First Circle mage, but after a soul-binding with the Crest of Toa, his capacity increases to Third Circle. He later undergoes the risky implantation of an artificial Magic Circle to elevate himself to a Fourth Circle mage, with Dragon Tongue amplification allowing him to reach Seventh Circle levels of power. In his most advanced state, he absorbs the energy of a Dragon Heart, granting him near-infinite mana reserves.
Desir's notable abilities are centered around skill and strategy rather than raw power, making him the quintessential example of a Weak, but Skilled character. His signature ability is Analytical Magic, often called Magic Cancellation, which allows him to deconstruct and neutralize the spells of other mages with a computational speed that even surpasses the legendary Zod Exarion. This proficiency earned him the moniker Anti-Mage among Shadow Labyrinth survivors. He also mastered Magic Gem Enchanting, a technique to directly draw mana from gems to cast spells beyond his natural circle rank. He is proficient in close-quarters combat, having been trained in martial arts by a companion named Donovan Asylan during his time in the Shadow Labyrinth. His most powerful but dangerous ability is Dragon Tongue, a form of magic spoken in the language of dragons that directly affects mana. He later innovates a Hybrid Magic System that combines Dragon Tongue with conventional magic, creating potent effects that do not permanently harm his body, though they remain highly mana-intensive.