The lost core

The Lost Core In a nameless world, life is not measured by the beat of a heart, but by the hum of a Core.   From the towering heights of the throne to the quietest peasant in the streets, every soul is bound to a crystal essence—a Core that serves as their life, their power, and their identity. But when a devastating war between the kingdoms of Cals and Vert pushes the world to its breaking point, a mysterious traveler named Kin and his wife Aie find themselves emerging from the shadows.   They are outsiders, masters of the forgotten "Black" and "White" powers, and holders of the legendary King Cores. To protect their family and their new home, they must cast aside the limits of mortality and ascend to a rank that hasn't been seen in the modern era: The Emperor.   The war ends in a clash of forbidden power, leaving behind a legacy of silver ash and empty crowns. Now, the fate of the Four Nations rests on the shoulders of those left behind:   Silina: The young heir of Cals, left to rule a kingdom shielded for ten years.   Kia: A girl who seemingly has no power, yet unknowingly carries the weight of two King Cores.   Hack: Her younger brother, whose slow growth hides a destiny linked to the very origin of Cores.   As ancient enemies close in, the children must navigate a world of shifting rankings and hidden truths. In a world defined by the Core, what happens to those whose power is yet to awaken?