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Emperor Ian Veroshion, the first noble mage, was betrayed and executed. Cursed to never be reborn, he awakens a century later as the illegitimate son of a disgraced ducal line, destined to be a hostage in a barbaric land. Stripped of his magic and his throne, he must navigate a world vastly different from the one he ruled, facing political machinations and a resurgent monster threat. But the embers of his past life still burn, and Ian will not surrender his legacy. He will reclaim his name, his magic, and perhaps, even his empire.

A Mage Reborn: Legacy of the Fallen Emperor

The air hung heavy, frigid, a promise of snow with a single divine breath. Count Mereloff surveyed the men standing before the mansion. Besides the conscripted soldiers, villagers who had volunteered to accompany him to Shayron were gathered somewhat awkwardly.

The butler closed the roster, offering a brief explanation. "They've been chosen for their good behavior and large families."

The road to Shayron was isolated. Like a ship on the open ocean, any mishap would surely spell disaster. Survival was paramount; the men were selected for their morality and responsibility.

Furthermore, in exchange for their hardship, they would be granted a small fee and permission to peddle food individually. Count Mereloff was conducting his inspection when…

Chapter 77. Midnight Cry