Adriaa is an apprentice healer who claims to have been exiled by mistake. Will you believe in her innocence? In the futuristic world of Malkuth, where a utopia maintains global peace by exiling criminals to the dystopian continent of Sectum, Adria, Corven and Zanda—three souls from opposing realities—are drawn together, sparking a sequence of events that will shift the balance of their society in chaotic and unpredictable ways. The brutal, unforgiving land of Dictaduria—one of the four countries in Sectum, a continent designated for exiled lawbreakers—pushes Adria to survive through sheer resilience. Accused of sabotaging an organogenesis lab under strange circumstances and forced into a life of poverty, she toils as an underpaid miner, trapped in a decaying society that mirrors the failures of long-dead regimes. Her boring and repetitive routine is changed a stormy afternoon when she hears the tortured cries of a man being brutalized nearby. In a moment of irrational courage, she intervenes, setting off a series events with unimaginable repercussions. Parallel to Adria's tale is that of Zanda, a woman fresh from the prestige of becoming a Gevurah from the Fifth Sephirah, a powerful league of guardians in charge of protecting the seamless utopia of planet Malkuth. Caught in a chain of events, her first day after graduation spirals into unforeseen chaos when she is sent to Sectum with a special task. There, while facing challenging situations, the young gevurah will remember that the brightness of Malkuthian society masks profound and painful old wounds. Volume II – Adriaa's Punishment serves as a prequel to Volume I – The Souls in Sectum by exploring the past of our main character before her time in exile. You have the freedom to choose which volume to read first, as each offers a distinct and unique experience while complementing each other in unpredictable ways, paving the path for a larger story. With the promise of a timeless slow-burn epic that not only questions the nature of utopia but also the very fabric of the universe, this is an open invitation to witness the bloom of The Omens. Are you ready to delve into the hidden knowledge? Release window: On hiatus until December. [IMPORTANT NOTICE] Working on major shakeup: new release with chronological volumes, edit and improvements added to the story coming soon. – 2-3 POVs max, with 1-2 being the norm most of the time.– If you notice a typo, inconsistency, or have a suggestion, please don't hesitate to let me know!– If you're interested in more, please consider joining Patreon, where you can read up to 25 chapters (8ish weeks) ahead of release –Volume IV is currently being written while I-III are experiencing some level of edit, depending on what's necessary, feel free to share your opinion, it's always valued.  Enjoy the read! Aequitas,Indigo Sapiens