by boredjellyfish
[ SYLVANIS ] "My life will be guided by my own choices, not by the crowns of kings or the demands of blood." Born into the modest Myugen family within the corrupt and politically rotten realm of Linerde, Izushi Myugen was expected to follow a paved path. Driven by intense family pressure, he was pushed to join the prestigious Royal Knights—a grand status that most would kill for. Instead, Izushi chose to refuse. Refusing to become a tool for Linerde’s filthy nobility, Izushi claimed complete freedom over his own destiny. But defiance comes with a heavy price. His open refusal dragged him straight into a deadly power struggle with Linerde’s highest political figures. Under normal circumstances, treason of this caliber meant immediate execution. The only thing standing between Izushi and a shallow grave was his younger brother, Aranes Myugen—a prodigy, a formidable Aetheria user, and a highly respected Captain of the Royal Knights. Bound by blood, Aranes’s overwhelming presence forced the corrupt regime to spare Izushi’s life. Instead of execution, Izushi faced exile. Banished from his home, Izushi was cast out into the vast, open ocean aboard a solitary boat, drifting toward an unknown future.
