Fearless Furnace

A body forged in fire. A soul haunted by loss. A boy on the edge of becoming something more. A century after the arrival of mana, the world has reshaped itself into kingdoms ruled by ancient families and governed by the power of Ascendants—humans capable of transcending mortal limits. In a realm where strength defines one's path, twelve-year-old Raze Varnir has no grand lineage, no weapon, and no glory. What he has… is grief. After a reckless childhood friend sacrifices himself during a forbidden trip into the forest, Raze is left with trauma that fractures his spirit. The nightmares linger for years, and guilt burns hotter than any flame. With nothing left to protect but a fading promise, Raze begins his quiet, brutal journey under the watch of an aging mentor—Juro—a man who knows what it means to be broken by strength. But Raze doesn’t seek revenge. He doesn’t crave fame. He trains because he must. To honor the dead. To control the fire. To become fearless. Unarmed, unwavering, and unyielding, Raze believes his body is a furnace—and pain is the heat that forges greatness. As the world outside grows more dangerous, and ancient powers begin to stir, one boy prepares for the academy that molds legends. Before he ever steps into its gates, he will become something more than a survivor. He will become a furnace that no fear can extinguish.