For some unknown reason, the world is decaying under invisible pressure. Ancestral beasts are beginning to stir, and forgotten lords are moving back into the world’s affairs.

Certain bloodlines were marked to inherit ancient power — and with them, a curse.

After the First Legendary War broke out a thousand years ago, the world was thrown into chaos.
Now, history’s about to repeat itself… and worse.

Cloud, your daily nonchalant, sarcastic slacker, figures out one morning that he’s descended from a rare Samurai bloodline. One specifically cursed to stop the decay of the world… a job he didn’t ask for, doesn’t care about, and would rather avoid.

But fate doesn't take no for an answer.
Especially when it decides to fling you headfirst into a war-torn past, 1786 — Georgian Era, you’ve only heard about in bedtime ghost stories.

Thrust into the madness, bound to a blade, Cloud must now hunt down his inheritance of lost sword arts, break an ancient curse, and try not to get killed by extinct beasts, mythic monsters, absolute Lords, and — for some reason — those creepy little floating creatures no one talks about.

The question is: how long until the "shit" finally breaks loose?

A Quick Message To My Readers (Spoiler Alert!):


1. "Everyone feels like an NPC around Elias."


Reassurance: Secondary characters with layered motives and unpredictability will begin surfacing by Chapter 13, with richer interaction dynamics fully in play before/or at Chapter 20.


2. "The plot structure feels like a repeating loop: investigate → get hurt → retreat → plan."


Reassurance: This loop breaks decisively by Chapter 10, where Elias initiates offensive manoeuvres, manipulates others, and drives confrontation instead of reacting to mystery.


3. "There are too many mysteries piling up without any real answers."


Reassurance: The first concrete, verifiable revelation arrives by Chapter 11 or 12, anchoring the reader with proof that questions are building toward truth, not just more questions.


4. "Why should I care about Elias if he doesn't seem to care about himself?"


Reassurance: Emotional undercurrents tied to Elias's past, his displacement, and the bloodline's link to his own existence will subtly rise by Chapter 14, without compromising his tone.


5. "The world feels narrow — what exists beyond the local streets?"


Reassurance: The wider kingdom, its systems of power, noble influence, laws, and distant cities begin to emerge through layered context and action from Chapter 17 onward, with full awareness established by Chapter 25.


6. "Cool magic is happening, but there are no clear rules or consequences."


Reassurance: The effects, risks, and traces of magic will become physically and narratively evident by Chapter 19, grounding supernatural elements.


7. "There's no cultural depth — no sense of daily life, customs, or beliefs."


Reassurance: Everyday life, slang, and subtle cultural texture will emerge in background interactions and overheard gossip from Chapter 15, layered into plot-relevant scenes without slowing momentum.


All foundational criticisms currently possible by engaged readers — from pacing loops and emotional distance to world depth and magical systems — are scheduled to be resolved naturally and satisfyingly before Chapter 30, and no later than Chapter 40, without violating the pacing of the novel.


Potential Criticisms & Reassurance Timeline