Ashborn: The Regressed Heir
Lucien Drake was born into one of the kingdom's esteemed noble houses. His father held the title of duke, and his younger brother, a prodigy, always seemed to follow in his footsteps. Surrounded by power and loyalty, Lucien was expected to lead his family as the heir of the Drake household.
Instead, he became their greatest disappointment. Arrogant, unfocused, and oblivious to the politics and power dynamics around him, Lucien drifted through his youth, humiliating his family without realizing it. His betrothal to Alicia Sores ended when his reputation faltered; the engagement had been a strategic move on her part to secure status for herself. Infuriated and unable to change the situation, Lucien was eventually expelled from his household.
After ten long years of reflection, he returned home as one of the seven sword saints. However, he was devastated to learn that his father and brother had died in an assassination attempt carried out by an organization known as Shadows River. Overwhelmed by grief, Lucien wandered the streets when an assassin from Shadows River confronted him. Following a fierce battle, he was ultimately killed. In his final moments, he uttered, "If I survive, I will come for you." He died alone, filled with regret.
But fate was not done with him.
Now reincarnated in his younger body, with all his memories intact, Lucien sees the truth: this time, he won’t let his family down. He won’t plead for redemption, and those who killed him before won't see him coming.