A Neverprince.The distinguished title of the now-defunct nobility. One whose roots can be traced back to the Golden Age of the first Empyrean.It is a lofty title that anyone would've been proud to accept, but not Reial. It only left him feeling disconnected from reality.His family, Yushiloc's burgeoning peace, the greatness of his name… It should have meant something, yet they were all meaningless to him. Instead, he was left with her screams, that night, and the blood. A haunting of his own making. Despite being a Veil Strider, a being blessed by God, he cannot ignore his past failures.And he has to live with that.Overcome with guilt, Reial sets off into the night, hoping that his withering shadow will die once and for all.But like a Nether Dweller, it lingers. Waiting for the proper moment to strike. Its voice a reminder of the past.Can he escape their chilling grasp?

This story has: -A scarred protagonist learning to be more than the "blessing" he was assigned with.-An OP from the start Protagonist (that progresses in power as he encounters greater challengers).-An adventure of self-discovery. While there is a set goal of where the protagonists want to go, it is focused on their personal journies.