Synopsis
At seven, orphaned and nameless, the protagonist awakens to a new reality, surrounded by appointed guardians and endowed with a mystic name—Azriel Esthera. A wiped memory leaves only echoes of a mysterious man’s soft voice, hinting at a veiled past. Relief blossoms in the newfound shelter, but darkness looms as greed shadows her guardians, leading to Azriel’s sale into slavery and a life of torment as a noble family’s whipping child.
Azriel’s sixteenth year sees her spirit dimmed, hope of salvation abandoned, and thoughts of escape growing. The world seems to close in until the recurring appearance of a pale-faced wizard, Rhema Reshith, introduces a glimmer of light. With every encounter, questions arise—Who is this enigmatic savior, and why does he persistently emerge from the shadows to aid her? Could he hold the key to a life Azriel only dared dream of?
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