~A Royal Road Original~

You might have heard tales of Yoki. A name spoken in hushed tones, often seen disappearing into the shadows. Starting as a young boy defending a stranger in a desolate alley, he now traverses a path marked by Tearings, serial-killings, and ancient prophesies.

Yoki trained his entire life for the single purpose of attending The Academy. He didn't know what he was training for, but he trusted in his father. Yet, despite his rigorous preparation, nothing could fully ready him for The Academy. From the entrance tests to the graduation trials, every step was a new challenge. And all along, Yoki is shadowed by the haunting presence of the Painkiller, a specter of his past and a guide in his darkest hours.

Yoki's story is one of tragedy and transformation, where friends may turn to foes, and myths are not just stories but living things. He's danced with the dead, challenged the elements, and learned from masters whose names are lost to time. Yet, throughout it all, he is trying to harness the chaos within himself, but will he be consumed by the very darkness he battles?

After losing everything, including who he thought he was, Yoki is forced down a path he has no say in. The only thing he can choose is who to listen to. . . and who to believe.

Since I've had a few questions about it, yes, there will be a time when Yoki goes to The Academy. ACT I and ACT II are the backstory to develop Yoki's character. ACT III will be when Yoki first goes to The Academy. There will be five ACTS to book 1, with the climax being in ACT IV.