The Maya Stone

In a world governed by strict magical tiers, power is everything. To the arrogant Expert and Elite mages, the unawakened are nothing but dust under their boots. Sho wanted nothing to do with their world. A simple boy from the Blue Coast Village, he despised the cruelty that came with magic, choosing humanity over power. But destiny has a cruel way of shattering peace. In a single, devastating night, an unknown Elite army burns his village to ash. His family is slaughtered, and his best friend, Susan, is pierced by a mysterious black blade before vanishing into the dark. Plummeting into a fatal ravine, Sho awaits his end—only to be saved by an eons-old entity resting inside a forgotten pendant left by his sister. Awakening amidst the ruins, Sho is no longer just a helpless survivor. Bound to 'Maya', a sentient Ancient-level magical core, he holds a volatile power that could rewrite the laws of the universe. Yet, Sho doesn't want to rule. Guided by a cryptic mentor in the brutal Grey Street Slums, he must learn to perceive and control his Mana, tracking the truth behind the black blade. But as the ancient power begins to alter his body and soul, Sho faces a terrifying question: Can he hunt down the gods of this world to save his friend, or will the ancient power consume the very humanity he fights to protect?