In a kingdom overrun by monsters, Witchers are humanity’s last defense. Gerald Pike, born in the slums, dreams of escaping poverty by joining their ranks. His only chance is a rare elixir his father spent three years saving for. But when a noble-born rival destroys it, Gerald is left crawling in the dirt, mocked by everyone. With nothing left to lose, he reaches for the last drop—and awakens something no one can explain. The academy calls him a failure. Soon, they may learn just how wrong they w
