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In a world shattered by the rise of the Others—elves, orcs, dwarves, and vampires—humanity has fallen to the lowest rung of existence. Once-mighty empires are now scattered tribes, clinging to the ruins of their former glory. Without mana cores, humans are powerless against the overwhelming magic and strength of their conquerors.

Hadrian is just a boy, born into a broken Greece where warriors fight with bronze shields against iron and sorcery. Captured on a blood-soaked battlefield, he is dragged into a life of slavery under the orcs, where survival is a daily struggle and escape is a distant dream.

But Hadrian is different. Deep within him lies a secret—something that defies the natural order, something even the Others fear. He is one of the Marked, a child of prophecy, bearing the potential to change the fate of humanity. Yet, power comes at a cost, and the line between savior and destroyer is razor-thin.

As alliances are forged and enemies multiply, Hadrian must navigate a world of blood, magic, and betrayal. Can he rise from the ashes of his people’s ruin, or will he be consumed by the darkness within?

Table of The Last Banner

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Volume 1