My Blood Mage System - Chapter 19: The first flame

In a world torn apart by rifts that release dangerous monsters, Espers—humans imbued with powerful abilities—serve as humanity's last line of defense. But the power of an Esper comes with a price. Overuse of their abilities leads to dangerous corruption, a force that can destroy them from the inside out. This is where Guides come in: individuals with the unique ability to calm the corruption within Espers and restore their balance.Rowan Mercer, an S-class Guide, is one of the best in his field, capable of stabilizing even the most dangerous Espers. He has worked quietly behind the scenes, helping those in need, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he is called to work with Lucian Vaughn, an S-class Esper whose immense power and unstable corruption levels make him a dangerous threat to himself and others.Lucian, a tall, stoic, and enigmatic figure, has long fought against the growing corruption within him. At first, his relationship with Rowan is purely professional—Rowan as his Guide, helping him to stay in control. However, as their interactions grow more frequent, their bond deepens in ways neither expected. What started as a simple duty soon turns into a complex relationship where power, trust, and vulnerability collide.As the world around them faces escalating threats from rifts, Rowan and Lucian must navigate not only their personal challenges but also the dangerous world of Espers and Guides. Their bond will be tested as they fight together against the corrupting forces that threaten them both.In Corrupted Bonds, survival isn’t just about battling monsters from the rifts—it's about fighting the darkness within themselves and finding a way to stay connected in a world that’s constantly pulling them apart.

The first time they meet, she bumps into him. The second time they meet, she agrees to a marriage contract in exchange for his help in her bid for revenge. But… he becomes addicted to loving her.

During his first attempt, he flies a helicopter domineeringly; in his second attempt, he arrogantly removes all his love rivals; in his third attempt, he tries to tie her down using a cute child. Youxuan replies with a plain resounding ‘no’ all three times.

In the end, Shan Hanjie takes one look at her, grits his teeth, and plops onto the ground. “Babe, you dropped your prince charming, please bring him home!”

Princess Leah wrote a suicide note ahead of her wedding.

After accidentally transmigrated into the world of Hunter x Hunter, Akira discovered that he was an extremely rare natural Nen user!With the Nen ability Pokémon Master, he could automatically spawn Pokémon simply by traveling or participating in events.As he journeyed to various places, his Pokémon team grew larger and more formidable!The beautiful and powerful “Psychic Queen” Gardevoir.The “Purple Glutton” that devours all evil Gengar.And countless pseudo-legendary Pokémon!Before he knew it, Akira had become the strongest in many fields across the world!Now standing before you is the world strongest Nen exorcist, the strongest Floor Master of Heaven Arena, a Triple-Star Hunter in the fields of ruins, gourmet, and bounty hunting, and one of the world' top five Nen users—Akira!TL Note -This is a Translation