Introduction: 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鈥檚 death reached him, Erik鈥檚 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鈥檛 for him. With no way out, the only path left was the one his father had promised鈥攎agic.What to expect:A slow-burn pace.Slow power progression.Romance Subplot (Harem much later on).A mix of Wuxia and Magic (Wuxia only becomes a major part from Book 3 onwards).Non-heroic mc.Tragedy.Updates every Weekend....