Iska

At just 16 years old, Iska once held the rank of 'Apostle Saint'—the pinnacle of combat power in the Heavenly Empire—making him the youngest to ever achieve that distinction. His fall from grace came when he chose mercy over duty, secretly freeing a captured Astral Mage and earning himself a prison sentence as a result. Released under a conditional mission, he is tasked with hunting down the feared 'Ice Calamity Witch,' Aliceliese, in exchange for his freedom. Armed with a pair of unique 'Astral Swords' capable of neutralizing Mage abilities, Iska fights not for conquest but for the dream of ending a century-long conflict. Through their repeated encounters, he discovers that Aliceliese shares his vision of peace—a revelation that forges an unexpected bond between sworn enemies.