by Treze
Raised in an orphanage and haunted by a power he doesn’t understand, Dario never expected to be chosen by the Academy of Spirit Hunters—let alone survive its brutal trials. Gifted with a rare wind affinity and guided by a loyal spirit companion, he is thrown into a world where strength is measured in blood, teamwork, and sacrifice. As Dario endures lethal trials, forges uneasy rivalries, and forms bonds that challenge his isolation, he begins to uncover fragments of an older truth—one rooted in symbols, spirits, and warnings passed down from civilizations long forgotten. Legends whispered in the Academy speak of ancient watchers, of beings born from night and wind, whose names were once feared across the world. Learning to fight is only the beginning. To survive, Dario must learn to trust—to stand as part of a team when every instinct tells him to face danger alone. But as the Academy celebrates its newest recruits, unsettling signs emerge. Spirits behave in ways they should not. Ancient rules no longer hold. And somewhere beyond the Academy’s walls, something tied to those old legends watches Dario with growing interest.
