"Teacher, why does the Church call summoners evil?" The priest’s voice was grim. "Because they defy the gods. They summon horrors that devour worlds. It is not just power—it is corruption given form." A student hesitated. "But could one not use that power for—" “Silence!” The priest’s eyes burned with fervor. “There is no redemption for a summoner. And now, they speak of the worst of them all—a Summoner of Shadows. A heretic who will plunge the world into eternal darkness. He is the epitome of evil, and when he rises, he will destroy us all.” ————————————————- [New Extra Character Registered… Cedric Everhart.] [The Extra System has initiated.] Awakening as Cedric Everhart, ninth prince and prisoner, he carries a curse: the most reviled class in existence—[Summoner of Shadows]. To survive, he must harness forbidden power, evade the Church's wrath, and face a world that sees him as the enemy of all. They call him evil. But he will decide what rises from the shadows—ruin or salvation. ————————————————- Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ZpjGK28uyG
The forest of Zelorin was the natural barrier separating Aeloria from Valoria, and beyond it was the border. The borders were giant walls of metal, created by the king himself after the war twenty years ago. At the moment, those who wished to cross the border had to do so through the checkpoints.
Zelorin was vast, earning the status of being one of the biggest forests of Valoria. If Cedric and the rest wanted to reach the border, they would have to travel for two days on foot. Of course, that was assuming there would be no detours.
Inside the forest was a camp of three people, hidden among the trees. Roasted meat rested atop the embers of the campfires as the three around it argued with one another.
"What did you just say?" asked Aria, her eyebrow twitching as she glared at the man eating before her. "After sleeping for an entire day, you want to do what?"