Abandoned in a remote stable, Shirone grew up among commoners, yet possessed an extraordinary intellect that set him apart from birth. His insatiable curiosity drove him to master reading without formal instruction, setting the stage for an encounter that would reshape his entire existence. A chance discovery of magic in the bustling city awakened an irresistible calling—to become a mage at any cost. However, the glamorous metropolis conceals a brutal caste system where strength reigns supreme and ambition threatens those who challenge the established order. As Shirone navigates forbidden knowledge and conspiracies before reaching adulthood, he faces an inevitable test: can he transcend predetermined fate and forge his path as a mage within a world engineered to suppress him?