by Rizwan soomro·Translated by Novel AI Studio
In the ancient cyberpunk metropolis of Nineteenth North, towering neon-lit temples cast long shadows over crumbling stone streets. The world's four great kingdoms clash in a brutal cold war for control of the 'Primordial Soup' - a resurfaced, forbidden black magic capable of reshaping reality. Enter Gwen, a gentle illusionist who despises violence but is forced into the underworld to survive. When Gwen accidentally absorbs a fraction of this legendary black magic, his illusions transcend mere trickery; he can now manifest the deepest terrors of his enemies' minds into physical reality. Yet, every time Gwen uses this power, the horrific visions eat away at his own memories and sanity. As the ruthless kingdoms hunt him down for the power surging through his veins, Gwen must navigate a web of cybernetic high-priests, corrupt dynasties, and his own failing mind. To protect the innocent, this gentle soul must decide if he will become the very monster the world fears.
