Gilded Ashes: When Shadows Reign Novel

In a world where shadows consume everything, Raizen loses his home to the monstrous Nyx and swears vengeance against them all. Alongside him is Hikari, an enigmatic companion with no memories of her past yet bound to an inescapable destiny. Their journey takes them from devastation through The Underworks and into Neoshima's prestigious Lotus Academy, where danger lurks at every turn. Assassins, wardens, concealed adversaries, and shocking betrayals challenge their resolve constantly. As hidden truths surface and dormant abilities emerge, the boundaries between hope and despair begin to dissolve, forcing them to question the very essence of humanity. With darkness spreading relentlessly across their world, they discover that their struggles are merely the beginning. The true conflict lies ahead, and only gilded ashes will mark what remains when fate runs its course.