I was reborn into another world and became an elementary monarch
A cursed boy. A cold-hearted mage. A love that defies time itself.
Ethan Cross was nothing special in his past life—an overweight, lonely writer who never finished his greatest work. But fate had other plans. After an accident, he awakens in the world of his own unfinished novel—as Aelric, a breathtakingly beautiful 12-year-old boy.
But there's a catch. He is cursed to never age.
Trapped in a child's body despite his adult mind, Aelric is treated as weak, disregarded, and nearly sold off by corrupt nobles. Just when all hope seems lost, he is rescued by Riven Nightshade, the most powerful and feared mage in the kingdom. Cold, ruthless, and bound by duty, Riven sees Aelric as nothing more than an annoyance at first. But when Aelric proves his intelligence, hidden strength, and knowledge of a lost magic, Riven reluctantly takes him under his wing, training him as his apprentice in the legendary mage guild, Noctis Arcanum.
As they travel together—facing deadly monsters, unraveling ancient prophecies, and navigating dangerous guild politics—Aelric begins to uncover secrets about himself that he never wrote. His curse, the forgotten past of the Elemental Monarch, and a dark force pulling the strings behind the world's fate.
But the greatest struggle of all? His growing feelings for Riven.
Despite his childlike form, Aelric’s heart is that of an adult, longing for the only person who sees him for who he truly is. Riven, however, fights against his own emotions—torn between duty, guilt, and an undeniable connection that deepens with every battle they face.
Yet, love is the least of their worries. A powerful enemy stirs in the shadows, one that holds the key to Aelric’s curse—and the truth about his rebirth.
Can Aelric break free from the fate that chains him?
Will Riven ever see him as more than just a child?
Or is their love doomed to remain trapped in time?
A slow-burn BL fantasy filled with adventure, forbidden romance, and a bond that challenges destiny itself.
