“Is that even possible?” Cyan asked in disbelief.

Cyan was so ashamed that he felt like he would be better off dead. He had initiated his mana seven years earlier than Eugene and had been training in the White Flame Formula for nearly as long. Thanks to this, he had managed to reach the Second Star of the White Flame Formula three years ago.

But until now, Cyan’s progress had remained stalled at the Second Star. The stars around his heart seemed like they were just about to divide, but they never did. But instead… that annoying son of a bitch, Eugene, who had initiated his mana seven years later than Cyan, had already reached the Third Star of the White Flame Formula.

“Of course, it’s possible,” Eugene said with a relaxed smile as he allowed the mana to dissipate. “Because I’m a genius.”

Eugene thought declaring something like that from your own mouth was rather shameful. Or at least, he used to think that. But now, he had to admit that it would be ridiculous to pointlessly act humble. He had been born with the body of a genius, and on top of that, he had memories of his past life.

Although...