Ducnoir, also known as Black Duke, was a title granted to those surgeons and physicians after passing the rigorous assessments from the Nationale des Grands Médecins. The names of the Black Dukes who had ever existed were recorded in The Asclepius List, as they gained certain privileges in society. Besides, they received nearly unlimited funding and resources from the country to support their research.... more>>

With the fate of humanity in the palm of their hands, these doctors pursued the greatest knowledge of medicine, and they were all skilled and talented to help those in need and save lives during the suffering of horrific plagues. They risked and even sacrificed their own lives to fulfil their duties. These unsung heroes had no fear of death – they are the Black Dukes! <<less

The sweet taste of hopes & dreams, love and youth. Utterly shattered by lies, confusion, and betrayal. Crushed by the harsh side of reality.... more>>

Venture out into the world of timeless thoughts about everyday life, where you will face challenged morals with a hint of fantasy and a touch of originality, and be enlightened with dark twists and analogies. Swim through multiple epiphanies and despair of every protagonist in different chapters, and you’ll find yourself immersed in their stories, sinking deeper and deeper into each individual’s intricate psychological inner world.

Prepared to be entertained… or questioned… <<less

​​​​​​​This is a story set centuries after the Sol system crumbled and the old human went extinct. At least, this is what the crew of the Ark Continuum-5 are told.... more>>

To ensure humanity will continue to exist, the Continuum-5 began a journey across millennia. Although every post is essential, the hierarchy is ruled by meritocracy, yet skill and prowess are predisposed by genetics – you can say the destiny of every crew member has been set before they are even born.

This solid and cruel system is essential for the New World. At least, this is what the crew of the Ark Continuum-5 was taught. <<less

I’m Sakura Minazuki, a mageka from a distant realm, often called by the names of “Princesa de Claridade”, “Luminosa”, and so forth, which all entail the invincibility of my powers.... more>>

But for now, I’m just an average office worker.

That’s right, a “wage s*ave” or so you may call it - nothing close to a mageka.

Sakura Minazuki, one who bore the glorious names such as the most powerful “Princesa de Claridade” and “Luminosa” in a distant realm named Glace, made her way to Hong Kong under certain work circumstances. Realising there was not a single job suitable for a mageka, upon the recommendation of her flatmate Kou Igarashi, she changed her path to earning a living as an office clerk.

Stuck in a long-standing dilemma between reality and ideality over time, she decided to pick up on her past identity with the advice from Kou and kick off her double life - “clerk by day, mageka by night”.

One day, the duo received an incoming request to “banish all ‘vampires’ from the city”. What was the true identity of these rumoured creatures of mystery who had been roaming around the city of prosperity attacking humans? And what was the intent behind it?

“In the name of ‘Princesa de Claridade’, I, Mageka Luminosa, now call upon the obedience of this dark creature under my dazzling radiance!” <<less