The King's Beast, Vol. 10

In the world of Dawn of the Arcana, Ajin boys are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servants, and Rangetsu's twin brother Sogetsu was sent to the palace to attend Prince Tenyou as a beast-servant. Now, Rangetsu hopes to disguise herself as a man and find a way into the palace to avenge her brother. Sogetsu, however, is not yet free of his ordeal and is racked with guilt over being the wrong Sogetsu.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Dawn of the Arcana is a captivating novel that delves into the intricate world of Ajin, where boys with special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servants. These boys, known as Ajin, are considered status symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded at their whim. The story revolves around Rangetsu, whose twin brother Sogetsu was taken from her arms and sent to the palace to serve Prince Tenyou as a beast-servant. However, Sogetsu quickly falls victim to the bloody dynastic intrigues that plague the palace.

In a world filled with bitterness and despair, Rangetsu's only hope of avenging her brother is to disguise herself as a man and find a way into the palace. She embarks on a perilous journey, navigating through the treacherous politics and social hierarchy of the Ajin community. Along the way, she meets a mysterious man named Kei, who claims to have a plan to help her achieve her goal.

However, Sogetsu's journey is not without its challenges. He has been released from the emperors cruelty, but he is not yet completely free of his ordeal. His mind has splintered into many personalities, and only one of them has made it out of the inner palace. He is racked with guilt over being the wrong Sogetsu and the agony of feeling unworthy of being rescued is pushing him into unexpected action.

As Rangetsu and Sogetsu's paths cross, they must confront their past and the demons that haunt them. They must also come to terms with their newfound abilities and the responsibilities that come with them. Dawn of the Arcana is a thrilling and emotional tale that explores the complexities of identity, loyalty, and the price of revenge. It is a must-read for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and adventure.

Weight: 148g
Dimension: 127 x 191 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781974738571