Daike

Daike is a fifteen-year-old boy capable of manipulating tarmo, the innate energy every human is born with. Raised on the outskirts of Honoo—a powerful military nation—he travels to the capital to take the university entrance exam, hoping to secure a future beyond survival. Though no stranger to violence, Daike is far from strong. As his journey unfolds and his stay in Honoo grows more perilous, he is forced into situations where raw talent is never enough. In a world that rewards sharp judgment over potential, emotional control, caution, and even impulsive decisions can determine whether one moves forward—or falls behind. This is the story of a boy stepping into a wider world: harsher, unforgiving, and far less merciful than he ever imagined.