The Age of Ashes. 1. On the Trail of the Demon

Kenji opens his eyes on the riverbank. He looks like a beggar and remembers nothing about himself except his own name. Who is he and why is he tormented by the feeling of a deadly threat looming over him? Soon, the young wanderer learns something else about himself: he can fight and does it much better than many noble warriors. This talent may save his life in an empire torn apart by the enmity of powerful Houses and demon attacks. Joining the dangerous mission of the imperial envoy Yuma Sato, Kenji learns about the Ashen King – the legendary lord of demons, sworn to exterminate humankind. This name resonates in the young man's heart with pain... and alien, frighteningly realistic visions. Now, to uncover the truth, Kenji must follow the trail of the powerful demon...