Born cursed among the Purple Oni, Arcadius bears a pale complexion devoid of pigmentation, a mark of misfortune in his people’s eyes, his strange appearance isolates not only him but also his entire family, casting them into a life of scorn and poverty yet despite the struggles, his father's unwavering love is a beacon of hope.
But calamity strikes. When his father, desperate to provide for his family, takes a loan he cannot repay, it costs him his life and Arcadius becomes burdened by his father's debt and is sold into slavery.
Follow Arcadius as he claws his way out of despair, rising from the depths of oppression to wield a power that strikes terror into the hearts of all who draw breath. This is the tale of a boy scorned by the world, destined to become its greatest fear... The Demon King.