Blackflame

Lindon faces an impossible deadline: one year to prepare for a fight against an opponent no one believes he can defeat. His only hope lies in fundamentally reshaping his understanding of the sacred arts, starting anew from the very basics. This desperate quest leads him and his companion, Yerin, into the heart of the formidable Blackflame Empire. There, they embark on a brutal training regimen, pushing their limits to master a dangerous, ancient power. The stakes couldn't be higher: success offers a slim chance at survival, while failure guarantees oblivion. In a world where only the boldest thrive, Lindon's journey through the Blackflame Empire is a high-octane crucible of self-improvement and explosive combat, characteristic of the New York Times best-selling Cradle series.