The world is turned upside down when a global explosion called "The Surge" engulfs the planet, causing black crystals to grow inside the hearts of every human being that can activate and grant its user magical powers known as Zeals. 3 months after the incident, Nat Murphy is tasked to protect his school from students who choose to abuse their newfound powers. Though he gets to live out his dreams of being a hero, his own aspirations are tested as his task begins to clash with a world struggling to adapt to a new life with magic, as it begins to uncover secrets that surround the very nature of Zeals!