Erik Blake always showed great potential. As a child, his mana core awakened after a traumatic kidnapping, a gift that promised a future in magic. His father, an ex-adventurer, vowed to teach him everything he knew, but war tore him away before that promise could be fulfilled. When news of his father’s death reached him, Erik’s world fell apart. His mother, paralyzed by grief, withdrew into herself, leaving Erik to care for his two younger siblings. He took up work in a tavern to keep his family fed, but as times grew tougher, Erik found himself slipping into a world of crime to survive. Forced into a gang, Erik quickly realized this life wasn’t for him. With no way out, the only path left was the one his father had promised—magic. What to expect: A slow-burn pace. Slow power progression. Romance Subplot (later on). A mix of Wuxia and Magic. Non-heroic mc. Tragedy. Comedy. Releases 1x per week.