Contested Stars

Brought into the Grand Cosmic Contest without preparation, Duke must swiftly navigate fierce battles against stronger opponents while uncovering his hidden talents. As the competition progresses, he discovers that the Contest is more than a mere spectacle—it's a strategic battlefield manipulated by powerful Entities, with far-reaching implications for the universe. Old enemies resurface, new alliances form, and the true purpose of the contest begins to unfold, hinting at an even greater struggle ahead.