Seventh

In a realm defined by swords, magic, and reverence for the Goddess, Lyell Walt was born into privilege as the first son and rightful heir to an earldom. Once celebrated as a prodigy and a wonder child, his standing within the family is shattered when he suffers a humiliating defeat in a duel against his younger sister, Ceres. Following this disgraceful loss, his parents cast him out entirely, stripping away the future he was promised. Left wounded and abandoned, Lyell’s fate takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious old man intervenes. This enigmatic figure rescues him and entrusts him with a sacred necklace—a jewel blessed by the goddesses and passed down through seven generations of Walt leaders. Armed with this powerful heirloom, Lyell embarks on a journey to reclaim his honor and prove his worth despite his devastating fall from grace. Yet his quest extends far beyond personal redemption. As he travels forward, Lyell must unravel the dark mystery surrounding Ceres’s unnatural, monstrous strength and the unsettling influence she exerts over their entire family. To restore his name, he must uncover the truth behind the sister who destroyed him.