Desmont Darbav.

Among the Desmont lineage, aside from the founding head of the house, Darbav possessed the most exceptional talent for magic.

He was known by many as the "Wizard of Annihilation," for every enemy associated with him vanished without a trace.

Whether it was a territory or a single individual, he annihilated them, embodying the raw, terrifying potential of a grand mage.

Numerous famed swordsmen bowed their heads before him, trembling in fear at the mere mention of his name.

A monster, they said.

The Empire’s strongest swordsman, called the Sword of the Continent, actively avoided conflict with him, …