Wax melts, moulds, then hardens stronger. So will he. Jason, a cold and brilliant survivor, is thrust back in time moments before the System Apocalypse ravaged the world. Armed with five years of brutal knowledge, he's no longer a pawn in the game – he's the apex predator. With only minutes before reality shatters, Jason transforms from a forgotten teen into a ruthless mastermind. Fuelled by past scars and an unyielding drive, he'll weaponize his foreknowledge and his unorthodox Candle Mage power to carve a bloody path to domination. This time, survival isn't enough – he's playing for absolute control. What to expect: - Cold Strategy: Jason isn't your typical hotheaded hero. Think calculated moves, exploitative tactics, and chilling ruthlessness.- Unorthodox Power Growth: Forget classic mage tropes. Jason's growth as a Candle Mage is weird, ingenious, and fueled by desperate creativity.- Brutal Combat: This apocalypse is bloody and unforgiving. Expect battles fought with cunning and grit.- System Manipulation: The apocalypse runs on rules, and Jason is determined to break them. Get ready for him to exploit mechanics and outsmart the System itself.- Moral Ambiguity: This isn't a light-hearted saviour story. Jason will do what it takes to survive and thrive, and the lines between hero and monster will blur.