In this world, there are those that are fortunate and those who are not. Ethan Bellrose is neither: he is cursed. At nineteen, he has lived his entire life isolated as he was born with a sickly body. However, the arrival of a world-changing digital service catches the hopeless young man's eye: "Dawn Online"--a virtual reality experience that gives a new fantastical life to those who are unfulfilled with their current path. For Ethan Bellrose, the choice is simple. Without hesitation, he orders the virtual reality headgear, choosing to abandon his current life and live forevermore in the world of fantasy, magic, and endless adventure–"Arcadius." To his surprise, the world that awaits is unlike a game: it's unmistakable from a new reality. There are no digital menus or levels, only a fantastical, unforgiving world ahead of him. Starting from square one as an infant, given a new name and family, this is the eventful life, full of dreadful lows and exhilarating highs, of "Emilio Dragonheart." [...Booting System…] [Welcome to Dawn Online.] [Henceforth, you will be the wielder of the Dragonheart System.]