Monster

Rowan Hale has always been considered useless in a kingdom where magic determines a person's worth. At nineteen, he is nothing more than a poor farmer struggling to keep his family's land alive and protect his younger sister, Lily. After failing the magical awakening test twice, Rowan has accepted that he will never become anything more than an ordinary village boy. But everything changes when terrifying monsters descend upon his village. With the village guards slaughtered and his sister's life hanging in the balance, Rowan is forced to confront a creature far stronger than himself. Armed with nothing but a broken knife and desperate courage, he prepares to die protecting the only family he has left. Then something awakens inside him. For the first time, Rowan feels mana coursing through his body. A mysterious voice reveals an extraordinary ability called Mana Assimilation, allowing him to absorb magical energy from fallen creatures and transform it into incredible strength. The boy who could not perform a single spell suddenly possesses a power that defies everything he knows about magic. But his awakening attracts the attention of something far more dangerous. A powerful monster recognizes his ability and reveals a terrifying truth: Rowan's power belonged to the legendary war mages, whose existence was believed to have ended generations ago. Why does Rowan possess this forgotten power? Who was his father really, and what secrets did he take to his grave? Most importantly, why are the monsters hunting a power that should no longer exist? As his village burns and greater threats emerge, Rowan must learn to control his ability, protect his sister, and uncover the truth behind his mysterious awakening. In a kingdom ruled by powerful mages and ruthless nobles, a powerless farmer may become the greatest warrior Eldoria has ever known.