[Vol1.]Prologue: The Awakening

In this world, the moon is more than just a celestial body. It is the source of power, the heartbeat of life for eighty-five percent of the population. Eight moon phases—each with its own unique strength—choose their bearers at birth. From the fierce blaze of the Full Moon to the subtle shadows of the New Moon, these powers define who we are, our futures, and our place in society. But not everyone is chosen. Fifteen percent of the world’s people, like me, are born without any connection to the moon phases. We are called Nulls. Powerless in a world that values strength above all else. My name is Yuki. I’m seventeen years old. My family is known throughout Tsukihara for their close alliance with the Obsidian Veil—the feared and revered agents of the New Moon phase. The New Moon’s silent power is legendary, and my bloodline has long stood beside them, guardians of the shadows. Yet when it was my turn to awaken, nothing happened. No energy coursed through me. No power answered the call of the moon. My family’s disappointment is a heavy burden, but their doubt is not my own. Despite being a Null, I still carry a dream—a burning hope to rise beyond the limits set for me. To become a Lunar Elite, the highest rank any phase user can achieve, the pinnacle of power and respect. I want to prove that destiny is not dictated by birthright or moonlight, but by will and perseverance. Each night, as the moon waxes and wanes above Tsukihara City, I watch others awaken and grow stronger. Their powers shape the world while I stand on the sidelines, waiting for my chance. The world may have denied me the moon’s gift, but I have not given up. This is my awakening.