Xander was raised in extreme privilege, praised for every small success, and convinced he was destined for greatness. Backed by wealthy parents who secretly bribed his way into Elysium Academy, Xander arrived confident, charming, and admired—yet resented as a symbol of entitlement. Expecting a spirit to choose him during the academy’s sacred selection ceremony, he instead faced public rejection and humiliation. Shattered and furious, Xander fled the ceremony and encountered Anteris, a shadowy force offering him purpose through destruction. Now allied with Anteris and other disillusioned students, Xander seeks vengeance against the academy that built—and broke—his identity, determined to tear it down and prove his worth on his own terms.