Welcome to the realistic version of a world where friendship doesn’t always triumph, and where the main character is far from a knight in shining armor. Instead, he is a cold, ruthless, and driven individual who rejects the ideals of the locals. Here, there’s no room for naivety, and around every corner lurk dark secrets, political intrigues, and ancient horrors straight out of Lovecraftian nightmares. And yet…

How far can a person without magic go with his ambitions in a magical world?

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