by K1bo
Seven years ago, Lucas lost everything when his closest friend, Leo, betrayed him and killed their master. Since then, Lucas has devoted himself to becoming a strong warrior, determined to uncover the truth behind Leo's betrayal.His journey begins in the Kingdom of Dragons, where he enters the Warrior Trials alongside countless other aspiring warriors. But the Trials don't go as planned. What should have been the beginning of a simple path toward becoming a warrior quickly turns into something far more dangerous.As Lucas encounters powerful warriors, mysterious enemies, and abilities he never knew existed, he begins to realize that the world is far larger—and stranger—than he ever imagined. His own unusual powers may hold a secret of their own, but mastering them will be anything but easy.With his past still haunting him and Leo somewhere beyond his reach, Lucas must grow stronger, uncover the truth, and decide what kind of warrior he wants to become
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