Vernon may be a rune user, what some refer to as a Zero, but that doesn't mean he's nothing. In a world where advanced technology and true magic co-exist with blurred lines, Vernon Douglas is out to prove that he is more than his class. When the government approves a tournament circuit for High Schoolers, the Mixed Magical Arts (MMA) is his perfect opportunity. With encouraging cheers from his firebrand girlfriend Marie, he uses his runes to compete with natural magic casters in the MMA and in round after round he catches the eye of Paladin recruiters. After a grueling initiation, he becomes a Paladin and is on his way to uncovering more about the government, and his bloodline, than he ever suspected.

Vargas Mitchell is a poor kid in the richest city on Eden, Pharis Dome. With a mother who has past away, and a father working three jobs just to keep up with the standards of living, Vargas finds work through an apprenticeship with a Sage, who also teaches him secret techniques. Vargas excited to use what he has learned joins the high schools newly formed mixed magical arts team in hopes of fame and fortune. See how he faces his challenges in this companion story to The Zero Class.