Seventeen-year-old Elias's life is in shambles. His mother is bedridden with a mysterious illness, and his father, consumed by alcoholism, has become abusive. Isolated and burdened, Elias wanders his small town's streets to escape his grim reality.One evening, after a harsh encounter with his father, Elias is sent to buy beer and his mother's medication. On his way home, he's drawn to a park where he discovers an ancient book etched with the symbol of Scorpio. The book's text morphs into English, addressing him by name and declaring he has been chosen.Suddenly, Elias is transported to a misty realm where he meets Hecate, the goddess of magic and shadows. She offers to heal his mother if he becomes her champion. Torn between skepticism and hope, Elias accepts. Branded with the Mark of Scorpio and granted a modern system to harness his new powers, he's sent to a fantastical world. With his mother's healing assured, Elias embarks on a journey that will test his strength and reshape his destiny.