The immediate aftermath of the Cruciatus Curse leaves Axel's body shattered, but his spirit unbroken. He finds himself transported to St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, a place of profound healing and equally profound shock. The hospital's master healers, particularly Andromeda Tonks, are astounded by his survival and retained sanity after enduring fifth-degree Cruciatus exposure, a condition typically fatal or mind-destroying. His urgent quest to heal and understand the magical world begins, aided by the system's rudimentary guidance. He navigates the bewildering wizarding society, attending Hogwarts where the Sorting Hat's ego-driven decision places him in Slytherin, a house notorious for pureblood bigots and a stark contrast to his desired Ravenclaw. This unexpected placement, coupled with the revelation of Andromeda's initial, manipulative motives—to glean insights from his memories to cure her own husband—shatters any nascent trust Axel might have placed in the magical world's kindness. Bellatrix Black, Andromeda's sister and the formidable Minister of Magic, brutally confirms this betrayal, reinforcing Axel's cynical worldview but inadvertently hardening his mental defenses and accelerating his Occlumency training. Despite his lingering injuries, which severely hamper his magical abilities, Axel relentlessly pushes his physical and mental limits. He embarks on a secret regime of self-improvement, discovering latent talents and unlocking nascent Arcane Thief skills like Presence Reduction and Blend, which he unknowingly used for years as a street thief. This period culminates in his first brush with Hogwarts' dark underbelly, an ambush by Damien Malcolm and his cronies, whom Axel outmaneuvers, identifying his attackers and realizing his cross pendant is a key sought by a mysterious organization. The system's shop feature unlocks, allowing him to strategically acquire skills like Ward Breaking through "Steal Points" gained by covertly pilfering from unsuspecting students, marking his full embrace of his Arcane Thief identity and setting the stage for his audacious plans.

Axel's journey into self-mastery accelerates as he commits to a rigorous, system-prescribed diet and intense training, slowly mending his cruciatus-ravaged body over several months. His physical transformation is remarkable; the skinny, crippled boy evolves into a lean, powerful young man, though his hands still tremble. This newfound prowess is dramatically showcased in a public duel against Draco Malfoy, where Axel's refined tactical mind and enhanced physical agility effortlessly outmaneuver the arrogant pureblood, earning him widespread recognition and a significant boost in system approval. The culmination of his efforts arrives with the successful brewing and consumption of the Sanitatem Potion, a complex concoction demanding rare ingredients and precise magical control. This potent elixir not only fully heals his debilitating injuries, restoring his dexterity and magical control but also, unexpectedly, extends his lifespan. Empowered and unburdened by pain, Axel executes a meticulously planned, brutal revenge on Johnny Scars, a gangster from his past who had once tortured and humiliated him. He not only defeats Scars but systematically dismantles his gang, seizing their resources and asserting his dominance, a stark demonstration of his ruthless pragmatism. Concurrently, he learns that the Philosopher's Stone at Hogwarts, a legendary artifact, is actually a copy containing the Elixir of Life—the final ingredient for his own healing potion. Recognizing an opportunity, he initiates a covert heist, deploying newly acquired skills such as True Invisibility, Soundless, and Erase Scent to infiltrate Dumbledore's formidable defenses. Amidst these high-stakes endeavors, Axel encounters Daphne Greengrass, distraught over her sister Astoria's incurable blood malediction. In a rare display of compassion, he shares a portion of his newly acquired Elixir of Life, miraculously curing Astoria and forging an unbreakable bond of gratitude with the Greengrass family, further solidifying his network of allies as he prepares for larger magical confrontations.

Axel's carefully planned heist for the Philosopher's Stone at Hogwarts proves far more complex than anticipated, as Dumbledore's defenses are layered with subtle but potent wards beyond his current mastery. His initial reconnaissance reveals a cleverly hidden repellent ward and an alarm system, indicating a level of magical expertise far exceeding his expectations. However, fate intervenes during the final exam period when Umbridge, revealed to be covertly working with a wraith-like Voldemort residing in a locket, launches her own audacious attempt to steal the Stone. Umbridge, bulldozing through Dumbledore's primary magical defenses with brute force, unwittingly clears a path for Axel, who follows in her wake. The confrontation escalates rapidly with the unexpected arrival of Rose Potter and Daphne, who stumble upon the scene. Voldemort, manifesting from the locket, attempts to possess Rose, but a powerful, latent defense—Lily Potter's magic—activates, violently expelling him and sucking him back into the NetherWorld through a spatial rift. Amidst the chaos, Axel swiftly extracts the Elixir of Life from the fake Philosopher's Stone, fulfilling his quest. He then confronts a Lethifold, a deadly creature summoned by Voldemort, using his newly acquired Light Infusion skill and Martina's timely Patronus to vanquish it. With the Elixir in hand, Axel retreats, successfully healing himself and gaining extraordinary physical and magical abilities, including an extended lifespan. The wider wizarding world, meanwhile, faces increasing crime rates and whispers of a looming global conflict with the NetherWorld, now under Voldemort's amplified control. Lily Potter, revealed to be alive and a powerful Dark Elf Queen in the NetherWorld, works with Icitra to counter Voldemort's invasion, realizing Rose's critical role as a potential portal. Axel, now fully empowered, strategically embraces fame by joining the Slytherin Quidditch team, aiming to draw out the mysterious organization seeking his pendant, which is a vital key against Voldemort, thus setting the stage for his active role in the impending world war.

The dawn of Axel's second year at Hogwarts marks a seismic shift in his journey. No longer a crippled orphan, he strides through the magical world as a fully healed, formidable wizard, his enhanced physical prowess and blossoming magical abilities radiating quiet power. His transformation is not merely physical; it encompasses a renewed sense of purpose and a strategic cunning that belies his age. He reaps the rewards of his relentless training, effortlessly outperforming peers in dueling and even dominating the arrogant Draco Malfoy with a casual display of strength. This public exposure, while initially a source of annoyance, becomes a calculated tactic to draw out the mysterious organization that seeks his cross pendant—a powerful artifact linked to his father, Tristan Hunt, and crucial in the fight against Voldemort. He strategically joins the Slytherin Quidditch team, not for glory, but to gain visibility and attract the attention of his hidden enemies, embracing the fame he once shunned. The arrival of the Mahoutokoro delegation from Japan introduces new forms of magic, particularly Hand Seal magic, which Axel quickly recognizes as perfectly suited to his enhanced dexterity and mental talents. Meanwhile, in the NetherWorld, Lily Potter, revealed to be alive and a powerful Dark Elf Queen, works with Icitra to counter Voldemort's rapidly expanding influence. She uncovers the critical connection between Rose Potter and the Mid-world portal, realizing the escalating threat of Voldemort's multi-dimensional conquest. Axel's journey now transcends personal survival; he is poised on the brink of becoming a central figure in a global conflict, actively seeking out powerful, hidden enemies while honing his unique blend of Arcane Thief skills and newly acquired magical prowess, ready to challenge the established order and protect his newfound world.