The Seal of the Lost Power
From F-Level Villager to Hero: Diego's Rise
In a remote village of the Ocxi Kingdom, Diego Fruz, branded as an F-level mage, was a young villager who dreamed of providing a better life for his family. When Shadowed Beasts suddenly attacked his village, he witnessed D-level mages rendered helpless as the monsters' mana-draining ability exhausted everyone. Diego bravely stepped forward to protect his family.
Just when he thought all was lost, the anticipated Magic Knights arrived but offered no help, abandoning the village to its fate. This betrayal ignited a furious rage within Diego. Seeing his family cornered by the monsters, his love and determination triggered the awakening of the System. His body filled with an indescribable energy, and the Shadowed Beasts' mana-draining ability transformed into a new power for Diego: the Essence of Shadows.
Diego, using his newfound ability, managed to defeat the monsters. However, the joy of victory was short-lived as he saw his village in ruins and many villagers, including his friend Leo and his family, perished. Heartbroken by the losses and the Knights' betrayal, Diego resolved to grow stronger. He set off for the capital of the Ocxi Kingdom, determined to prevent anyone else from suffering such a fate. Although his F-level tag remained, he was no longer an ordinary villager, but an awakened hero.