The Eighth Absolute

The Eighth Absolute Volume 1: The Weight of the Sword Some bonds are forged in fire. Theirs was forged by a life debt, forbidden magic, and absolute terror. Ten-year-old Ravon harbors incredible magic which he refuses to use. Terrified of his own power, he relies entirely on a sword to survive. He joins the guild to find the family he lost to amnesia. When an ambush nearly kills him, he is saved by Lyra—a young witch obsessed with advanced and forbidden magic. Her price for saving him? A massive life debt and his service as her personal vanguard. Together, they navigate wilderness, extreme environments while slowly forging an unstoppable partnership out of sheer necessity and a shared, dangerous adventure. What to Expect: —Grounded Progression & Tactical Combat —"Sunshine x Grumpy" partnership —Expansive Worldbuilding —Protagonist battling a personality disorder and trauma  Important Notice New chapters will be released every Wednesday and Saturday at 05:30 PM UTC. Occasionally, multiple chapters may be released at once.