Pax is a cunning orphan without a class, surviving in a city constantly threatened by monstrous beast waves. When his best friend is captured on the eve of the Awakening, Pax risks everything—only to be caught and conscripted into the Astan Empire's war machine. Thrust into an elite mage academy, he must harness forbidden magic while dodging corrupt leaders determined to crush any hint of rebellion. A military academy LitRPG with over a million Royal Road views, perfect for fans of Mark of the Fool.
