Garessta

In this world riddled with strife, where even kids know spells, and powerful mages are nobility, Cael was born with no mana at all. An heir to the family of mages, he was his father’s disappointment, and his city’s laughingstock. But who knew that he had a much different destiny? To prevent a looming catastrophe no one else knows about—to stop the Starspawn. 

“Blood Mage System activated. Greetings, user. I am your Blood Mage System. Consume the blood of powerful creatures to purchase new abilities.”

With that power, Cael will become a hero able to stand against the fate that crushed countless others—even if the world will call him a demon instead.

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Although the novel has a harem and r18, neither are the focus of the story. Cael only has very few (2 right now and at the moment I don't plan on increasing this amount) girls, and there aren't that many r18 scenes. Take that as you may~

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My Blood Mage System

'Um…' the System sounded sheepish. 'Sense Lies doesn't depend just on physical attributes of a person. It reads their brain wavelengths for signs of uncertainty and duplicity. This allows the talent to work even on non-humanoid creatures, as long as they are physically near. But in this maelstrom… No, it doesn't work. The maelstrom is messing up all the readings, so I turned it off.'

'System! You didn't tell me!' Cael shouted inwardly, fighting the iciness in his gut.

'You were distracted,' the System justified itself. 'But I would've told you as soon as that became relevant. Like now.'

Cael closed his eyes shut in exasperation, then opened them again to look at the people surrounding him.

Something was there, but that something wasn't a perfect puppeteer, unlike Starspawns. Luna's movements and actions were off.

There was a way to spot that thing even without depending on his ability. There was!

Fifth hour, part 4