Aki_Kure

Lucas "Luke" Chandler is a master of illusion, but his magic is all about sleight of hand and clever tricks, not real sorcery. In a twist of fate, Luke finds himself transported to a world where magic is genuine and powerful. Hailed as a great magician, Luke must use his wits and skills to keep up the charade and survive in this fantastical realm.

As Luke navigates his new life, hilarity and danger follow him at every turn. From outsmarting people to dodging magical creatures, he must continually perform the ultimate illusion: convincing everyone that he possesses true magical power. Amidst the adventure, Luke grapples with his identity and the constant threat of being exposed as a fraud.

In a world where magic is real, Luke discovers that the greatest power might just be his unique ability to blend illusion with reality.

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events and incidents are the product of the author's imagination and his only. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Heavy language is used in the story. Blood, gore, violence and sexual acts are also depicted in the story.

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The World Greatest Magician Is A Fraud

The room was suffocating with tension. The sharp gleam of steel, the weight of silence, the narrowed eyes of Commander Valerie—everything led to this moment. Luke stood with his hands raised slightly, trying to diffuse the hostility, but the cold edge of her blade near his throat made it painfully clear that this was no bluff.

He let out a nervous chuckle, raising an eyebrow as if to downplay the situation's absurdity.

"Alright, I get it. Point made," Luke said, his voice casual despite the blade still hovering near his skin. "You're the intimidating, no-nonsense commander, and I'm—"

Before he could even finish, a flash of silver streaked toward him.

A sharp sting bloomed across his cheek.

Luke flinched back instinctively, his right palm pressing against his face. His fingers trembled as they came away slick with warm blood. A thin but deep cut ran from just below his ear to beneath his eye—a mere inch away from permanent blindness.

Trial by Blade