BleakBunni

Riven was a young man with dreams as vast as the horizon, but life demanded sacrifice. To support his struggling family, he gave up his education and ambitions, shouldering endless work to keep them afloat. Yet, his loyalty was met with the ultimate betrayal by his own father.

As his life slipped away, Riven awoke in an unfamiliar world brimming with magic, reincarnated by a mysterious system. Gifted with a peculiar mana heart that pulses with untold power, Riven is thrust into a realm of mages, monsters, and ancient secrets.

Determined to rise above his tragic past, Riven vows to become the strongest mage in this new world, uncovering the mysteries of his strange mana heart and the enigmatic system that guides him.

The Glitched Mage

"I can sense them up ahead!" Ember's voice rang through the trees, urgent and strained.

A moment later, five figures burst into the clearing. Riven barely had to lift his gaze to recognize them—Ember, Lucenya, Elder Thorne, and two academy staff members.

They froze at the sight before them.

The scene was drenched in blood, bodies sprawled across the dirt like discarded dolls. The air was thick with the metallic tang of iron, mingling with the damp earth beneath.

One of the staff members let out a sharp gasp. "My gods…" Their voice trembled as their wide eyes darted from the unconscious second-years to Riven's bruised and bloodied form.

Ember stumbled forward first, her breath catching as she took in the carnage around them. Her ruby-red eyes darted between the battered bodies of Cole and the other second-years before finally landing on Riven.

"Riven-" she whispered, eyes wide with shock and something close to horror.

Dragon Egg