Arcane Heir: History's Strongest Mage Novel

Michael Aurelius bears the shame of being a white-ringed mage—the lowest rank possible—capable of nothing beyond menial spellwork. Despite his noble lineage in the prestigious Aurelius family, he is scorned as worthless. Everything changes when catastrophe strikes, leaving Michael stranded and struggling to survive in the dangerous mana-scarred wastelands. In his darkest hour, a strange power stirs within him, offering a tantalizing taste of the strength he's desperately craved. However, deeper mysteries lurk beneath the surface. Two millennia after a devastating war obliterated most arcane knowledge, the world remains fractured and diminished. Follow Michael's arduous climb toward his singular obsession: power. Only through overwhelming strength can he punish those who betrayed him and silence the voices of mockery that have haunted his existence. His path forward is clear—become strong enough that no one will ever look down on him again.