"No matter how sharp a blade is, it's just a tool. Depending on how it's wielded, it can become a bloodthirsty demon sword or a holy blade that protects the world."

The old woman had repeated those cryptic words with a sinister grin.

As she read Maya’s palm with her wrinkled hands, the hag had left a stern warning:

"So if you don’t want to walk the path of a cruel beast, pay attention to the precious bond that’s coming your way soon. Hehehe!"

The path of a cruel beast?

Maya scoffed internally. “If it means gaining power, I don’t …