Two Names, One Face

A stolen name. A dead heir. An academy that turns boys into weapons. Bud is a slum enforcer in Zoria, raised on fear and forced to collect debts. Then a poisoned noble who looks exactly like him staggers into his room, presses a gold signet into his hand, and begs: “Be me. Go to the Magisterium. Protect my sister.” Hours later, Bud is wearing Bael Centurion’s face inside a world of Will, rankings, and sanctioned duels, where one mistake means exposure and one loss can mean death. To survive, Bud does what he has always done: work harder, hit back, and keep climbing, all while following the poison trail that killed Bael. Because the killer is still close. And Bud is running out of time. What to expect  - Weak to strong progression  - Academy training + duels  - Will/containment advancement  - Murder mystery subplot  -  1 Chapter a week (Monday)