Hadjar was born a prince of a fallen kingdom, his body cursed and his spirit broken. Reincarnated into the body of a weak slave in a brutal world where martial power defines everything, he discovers within him an ancient Dragon Heart — a source of immense potential. To survive and reclaim his dignity, Hadjar must walk the path of cultivation, mastering sword arts, breathing techniques and the harsh laws of a world where the strong devour the weak. From nameless slave to sect disciple and beyond, his journey is one of relentless self-forging.
A forgotten people. A lost bloodline. A true Mage will rise. Ardan Egobar is a young hunter from a remote mountain tribe destined for the quiet rhythms of the wild. When fate drags him into the heart of the New Monarchy Empire — a melting pot of orcish mobsters, cigar-smoking dwarven bankers, and fashion-forward elves on the brink of world war — he discovers his forgotten Matabar bloodline and an intricate magic system. From the bestselling author of Dragon Heart, this epic progression fantasy follows Ardan's slow, compelling ascent from innocent youth to rising mage whose power may reshape history, featuring detailed magic, expansive world-building, and epic action across the Metropolis conspiracy.
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