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In a world where Aetheria flows through all living beings, Kite is just a typical boy living a simple life as the son of a merchant. His days are filled with laughter, stories, and the warmth of family as they travel the roads, selling goods and weaving tales. However, everything shatters on one fateful night when a band of ruthless bandits attacks them. Kite is left for dead, his world turned upside down in an instant.

When he wakes up, it’s not to the familiar sights of home, but to the kind faces of an elderly couple in their modest cottage in Verdelune. Confused and in pain, Kite is haunted by fragments of memories—snatches of laughter, fleeting glimpses of his family, and the horror of the attack. As he lies in bed, recovering, he struggles to piece together who he is and what he’s lost.

The couple tends to him with care, sharing their own stories of hardship and resilience. Kite finds comfort in their warmth, yet he feels the weight of isolation pressing down on him. As he heals, he grapples with the fog of amnesia that clouds his mind, leaving him feeling like a shadow of his former self. Every flashback brings with it a pang of sorrow, deepening his yearning for answers.

But safety is a fleeting illusion. The couple warns him of the rising bandit threat in the area, reminding him that he isn’t entirely out of danger yet. This news ignites a fire within Kite, fueling his desire to not only recover his memories but also to reclaim his agency. He knows he must venture out, confront the truths of his past, and find out what really happened to his family.

As he embarks on this journey, Kite discovers the existence of Veils—mystical abilities that manifest from Aetheria, granting users extraordinary powers. The society around him is divided, and he quickly learns that wielding a Veil can elevate one’s status but also invites scrutiny and prejudice. With the support of new friends he meets along the way, Kite begins to understand the complexities of trust and belonging.

Determined to unlock his own Veil and face the shadows of his past, Kite must navigate the treacherous waters of friendship, betrayal, and self-discovery. His journey becomes a quest not just for lost memories, but for a sense of identity in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

Table of Veilborne: A Tale Of Aetheria

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Volume 1