The Many Burdens of a Hero

Warning: This story contains many dark adult themes. In a world teetering on the brink of destruction, a nameless orphan searches for his future in a brutal realm of magic and myth. When sought after for adoption by a cursed Witch and a reincarnated Kitsune, he is soon chosen to wield a Relic—a weapon of unimaginable power that selects its master. Touji Himura must learn to harness this newfound strength and bear the burdens of becoming a hero. In this tale, everyone's past shapes their present and future, from the sole surviving Oni to an immortal mage who remembers only those who die by her hand. Author's Note: Chapters will frequently undergo revisions and refinements over time. This is my first story, so I may stumble along the way. Please point out any mistakes I make. In everlasting memory of Mark Richards.