Summoning a powerful sorcerer seemed like a great idea for young Nero to get accepted into the prestigious Nycean College of Mages. Unbeknownst to him, however, he has allied himself with a terribly dangerous individual who plans to reshape the entire face of the continent. Can Nero retain his innocence, or will he walk down the dark path of power that Sharmon, his new familiar, tempts him with?
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