In a world where magical bonds with creatures define destiny, young Addie must navigate a perilous journey of survival. Her father, an Area Lord, refuses to teach Addie magic-- insisting she is too young. Instead, Addie goes searching for it on her own. In the process, she finds out her trusted personal maid might not be what she seems. An investigation in a dark basement leads to consequences Addie wishes she hadn’t discovered. But, perhaps she’ll meet someone who can help. Turn around here if you don't like the idea of an MC having to overcome extremely tough challenges in order to get stronger. What to expect: -- A child MC who actually behaves like a child -- A return to classical fantasy -- Fast action-packed pace -- Animal companions as magical familiars known as 'bonded' -- NO stat tables -- Adventure, mischief, and the great discovery of magic -- Difficulties and the journey of overcoming them -- Progression fantasy style growth (weak to great power) -- Mysteries and lore --No NSFW This is a fast paced action-adventure progression fantasy story with a growing young protagonist in a world of mystery. Magic is created through bonds, whether it be with magical creatures, known as ‘bonded’, or even with plants or the earth itself. This is NOT a slice-of-life story, and if you are looking to read something on the slow side this story is not for you. Please don't review the story poorly because you wanted it to be slow and it's not slow. This story does not contain any NSFW content. The update schedule is two-three chapters a week— Tuesday, Thursday, (and sometimes Saturday). Winner of the Royal Road Writathon challenge for April 2024. © 2024, Apsley. All rights reserved.