The Misanthrope: Stone's Story

Before becoming a powerful figure in her world, Kara Magari and the First Vagabond, Stone was once a slave boy named Terric driven by curiosity and a love of forbidden books. After a failed heist, he seeks freedom but encounters Niccoli, an isen from the hidden realm of Ourea, who awakens a mysterious gift within him. As Terric gains new powers, he soon learns that freedom comes at a price, setting the stage for a world where few challenge the dominance of the gifted.