Black Clover | The Lost Clover

This book chronicles the journey of Emilia Rowe, a farm girl living a simple life with her mother, Katherine Rowe, in the quaint farming village of Droggo, situated on the outskirts of the Forbidden Realm. Together, they run the only general goods store in town, a vital trading hub for miles around. Life is generally peaceful despite some trouble with the village elder's son and his friends. However, one day, while Emilia manages the store, a mysterious stranger offers her a valuable gem at a surprisingly low price. Seizing what she believes is a fortuitous opportunity, Emilia accepts the deal, unaware that this decision will unleash a cascade of events that will haunt her for the rest of her life.