Rai Asumo, the youngest and weakest son of the powerful Asumo Clan, is constantly overshadowed by his extraordinary siblings. Rejected by his father and cast out by his family, Rai is abandoned to survive on his own. His only solace is his newborn sister, Sai, the one person who gives him hope. When his father attempts to take his life, Rai's mother saves him but leaves him with one final command: "Become the strongest."
Shattered and alone, Rai stumbles upon a mysterious ancient temple deep within the forest. There, he encounters Dragod, the Supreme Dragon Sword-a fearsome weapon of legendary power, said to rival the gods themselves. Dragod offers Rai a pact: unimaginable strength in exchange for his humanity and a future price to be paid. Desperate for power, Rai accepts the deal, unknowingly setting himself on a path toward darkness.
Now, with the power of Dragod surging through him, Rai embarks on a journey to become the strongest swordsman in existence. But as he grows in strength, he begins to lose pieces of his humanity, his heart growing colder with each battle fought. Along the way, he faces powerful enemies, uncovers the secrets of his clan's past, and confronts the demons that threaten the world once more.
Yet, the greatest threat may be the darkness within himself.
In *Life of Swords*, Rai must navigate the dangerous world of gods, demons, and ancient powers while battling his own descent into darkness.
This dark fantasy light novel is filled with intense sword fights, supernatural forces, and a protagonist whose journey into power comes at a grave cost. *Life of Swords* is a gripping tale of vengeance, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of strength in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred.
Saving the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, catapults Jessica Red into a sea of magic, jewel heists, and world-saving adventure.
*****
After years of watching pirates fighting with the king's navy off the coast of Harvest Island, Jessica Red saves the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, and the two become fast friends. Little does she know, Ruben Kirk is only the first of three rookie pirates she'll meet during a whirlwind of sea-faring adventures - but when Jessica learns the corrupt King Mordred has plans to destroy her island home, can she convince them to help her save it?
("The Rookie Pirates" is Book 1 in "The Adventures of Jessica Red" trilogy.)
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