Tezukumo

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"In exactly one year, everyone you love and will come to love will be destroyed forever.

Will you be able to save them all, I wonder?"

In a world where magic and fantasy is the norm, 17 year-old Daizen Shizaki is the only exception with a fractured 'Soul Realm', making it impossible for him to process and use his Affinity of Wind magic to his full output.

He was rendered useless and unable to use magic by many in his village, and with his status shattered, he began to isolate himself from the outside world due to constant bullying and gossiping. However, things would soon change for him.

When a terrifying turn of events befall his hometown, it is Daizen Shizaki's sole responsibility to prepare for the judgement day of slaughter, as he receives a haunting vision of the future. Will he be able to gather reinforcements and train hard in time for 'Armageddon', while attempting to defeat an evil cult that threatens his safety?

"I want to become strong...so that I can protect both myself and the ones I care about without worry."

With his resolve strengthened, a new life of adventure, danger, friendship, romance, hardships and bloodshed awaits....and it is up to him to redeem his past life of uselessness, and save the lives of many.

Time is ticking, future hero.

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TRIGGER WARNING: Profanity, Blood, Some amounts of Gore.

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COVER ART UPDATES: New book cover art will be uploaded at the start of every new story arc. If everything goes well (the book is successful), there will be ten book covers in total.

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Rise of Redemption is a dark-fantasy web novel series and a Webnovel Spirity Awards 2025 Participant written by me, Tezukumo. As I am a newbie author, any kind but honest suggestions and feedback are deeply appreciated. Please look forward to Daizen Shizaki's downward spiral into madness! Thank you for your support!

Rise of Redemption

What type of leader would I be if I couldn't do that?

What type of person would I be if I couldn't conform to my father's wishes?

No matter what happens, even if people have to hate me, I have to do what is right for them.

I have to act strong. I must show no sign of weakness.

Speaking up and stating how you feel to your people is pointless.

A true leader cannot be vulnerable, and and show large amounts of fear, sadness, or anxiety. They must not show deep emotion. That's what I truly believe.

Because if the one who stands before them falters against the enemy due to that emotion...

Lilliana Carmine and Daizen Shizaki sat on the front steps of the entrance to Rigel's house.

While she sat in a casual yet dignified manner, he slouched forward with his legs spread wide, basking in the moonlight.