Astoria Hartbane was not always a prodigy. In her first life, she was a reclusive, obese hikikomori in his late forties—crippled by fear of the outside world, forgotten by society, and ultimately found only after starvation claimed him in the silence of his home. His final thoughts were of the fantasy worlds he escaped into… and the regret that he had never truly lived. But death was not the end. Reincarnated into a vast magical world shaped by seven warring kingdoms, divine politics, and ancient mythical bloodlines, he is reborn as Astoria, an orphaned girl with raven hair, uncanny spiritual sensitivity, and a hidden Kirin ancestry that even she does not know. In this world, magic replaces machinery, monsters roam the wildlands, and the Church auctions children to artisans and warriors through an annual ritual known as the Gathering. During her public appraisal, Astoria’s spiritual aura flares with unnatural brilliance—catching the eye of Gregor Eirhardt, an S+ Rank hero feared and revered across the continent. Though he appears human, Gregor hides his demonic heritage and godlike power behind a warm smile and fatherly laugh. To the Church’s surprise, he claims Astoria as his sole apprentice, interrupting the auction entirely. Thus begins Astoria’s brutal, globe-spanning upbringing under a mentor whose training methods border on divine torture. From relentless martial arts sparring atop sky-scraping cliffs, to learning elemental and gravity magic in volcanic caverns, Gregor molds her into a weapon capable of standing among the greatest heroes to ever live. But his intentions are not as pure as they seem. Gregor seeks not just an apprentice—but an equal, a legacy, and eventually, a partner worthy of his S+ Rank longevity. As Astoria matures into a powerful young woman, he quietly watches her growth with a mix of pride and possessive admiration, determined to keep her close as she approaches the realm of gods. At eighteen, Astoria begins her Age of Ascension, leaving Gregor’s side for the first time to join the Adventurer’s Guild and forge her own destiny. Hopeful yet socially awkward, powerful yet inexperienced with relationships, she must navigate quests, political intrigue, rival adventurers, and the complex affections of those drawn to her rising power. Her journey will force her to confront: The truth of her Kirin heritage and the divine forces hunting her The Seven Kingdoms’ escalating conflicts The dark ambitions of her master, Gregor And her own fear of relying on others ever again Astoria was reborn into a world that wants to shape her as a savior… or a weapon. But this time, she refuses to hide. This time, she will live. This time, she might even become a legend. All NSFW content locked until 18+. Please role play responsibly.