"You also feel that Lumira died an unjust death, just like me? Then let's see how you change the story."



Rina Vale's death was as absurd as her life was ordinary: flattened by a truck moments after furiously text-bombing a webnovel author about the tragic demise of her favorite character.

Now, in a twist of divine malice or cruel irony, Rina has been reborn inside that very character: Lumira Duskbane, the reviled, doomed villainess of the fantasy novel, Saintess of Hauntspire High.

Lumira was meant to be a tragic footnote - hated by all, destined to die alone, and her magical legacy fading into dust. But Rina, trapped in the villainess's body, now holds the pen. A dark contract with the author himself binds her fate: she must survive the elite Aetherion Academy and write a new, terrifying story to replace the tragedy of the past.

Branded a revenant and a curse, Lumira’s life is a gauntlet of public humiliation. Her arrogant ex, Alpha Jaxon, hunts her with merciless suspicion, obsessed with proving she is responsible for the darkness gripping the school. Yet, amidst the scorn, the enigmatic vampire, Prince Kaelion, watches her with a gaze that promises forbidden desire and sees far beyond the villainess façade.

With the old plotline tearing apart at the seams, the school is plunged into chaos. When noble students are brutally slain and demonic shadows fall over the ancient campus, the blame falls squarely, terrifyingly, on Lumira. The resurrected villainess is the prime suspect, trapped in a terrifying conspiracy driven by a vengeful spirit from the past.

The Blood Moon is rising. Rina, armed with the knowledge of the novel and the dark power of the villainess, must decide: Will she play the doomed role the author wrote for her, or will she seize the power of a queen and rewrite her destiny in fire, blood, and a dangerous romance?

I've been meaning to sit down and write this message for a while, and today I finally am. First of all, I want to say thank you — truly and sincerely — for your constant love, patience, and support for Aetherion Academy: Year 1 — Shadows of Rebirth. Your comments, votes, theories, and emotional reactions mean more to me than you can imagine. You are the heartbeat of this story.


Recently, my updates here have not been as consistent as you deserve. The reason is that Aetherion Academy: Year 1 — Shadows of Rebirth is now also being published on Goodnovel, and I have been working very hard behind the scenes to keep up with the daily upload schedule there. In trying to manage both platforms and keep the story flowing smoothly, I realize I haven't communicated properly with you here on Webnovel — and for that, I am truly sorry.


Please know this was never because I value my Webnovel readers any less. Not even close. You were among the very first to believe in this world, in these characters, and in me as a writer. That will never be forgotten.


Balancing multiple platforms has been more challenging than I expected, especially while still maintaining the quality, pacing, and emotional depth that this story deserves. Rather than rushing chapters and giving you anything less than my best, I've been carefully managing my writing schedule — but I understand that the silence or slower updates here may have been frustrating.


Thank you for your patience with me during this transition period. It truly means everything.


Going forward, I am working on a better, more stable posting rhythm so that you can continue enjoying the journey at Aetherion Academy without feeling left behind. Your reading experience matters deeply to me, and I am committed to doing better in keeping you informed and updated four times a week.


Please continue to share your thoughts, theories, and reactions — I read them all, and they genuinely motivate me on the tough writing days. This story is as much yours as it is mine.


Once again, I'm deeply sorry for the inconvenience and any disappointment caused. And from the bottom of my heart…


Thank you for staying. Thank you for reading. And thank you for believing in Aetherion Academy.


Chapter 23 - Quick message from your Author