Ethan Parker's life takes a dark turn just when he glimpses a glimmer of hope. After stumbling upon a bag filled with money, he falls victim to a merciless attack by his fellow homeless companions. It's a cruel twist of fate at the very moment he thought everything was turning for the better. But as the darkness of death closes in, an unexpected savior appears - a cat he had rescued not long before.

This feline harbors an otherworldly secret. It speaks to Ethan and offers him a second chance at life. Desperate and hopeful, Ethan accepts without hesitation. In the blink of an eye, he awakens in a new body.

His newfound existence unfolds in Hikarimura, a city governed by powerful clans, including the enigmatic Noroi clan. Satoru, a member of this clan, saves the previous owner of the body from the brink of death and offers Ethan a place in their family. Along with this new identity comes a new name - Ren Noroi.

Determined not to squander his second chance, Ren sets his sights on a brighter future. The promise of becoming a candidate, a prestigious title awarded to the city's finest young warriors after an annual competition, lures him into a journey of self-discovery and growth. But nothing is ever as it seems. The web of lies and mysteries stretches far and wide.

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