Corrupted Bonds

In a shattered world threatened by monstrous rifts, humanity relies on Espers with extraordinary powers for survival. However, their very abilities carry a perilous secret: a corrupting force that can destroy their minds and bodies. This internal struggle is managed by Guides, rare individuals who can calm the Espers' inner turmoil, serving as a crucial connection. Rowan Mercer, an exceptionally skilled S-class Guide, has committed himself to this hidden conflict, healing the unstable Espers. His peaceful life is disrupted when he is assigned to Lucian Vaughn, an S-class Esper whose immense power is rivaled by his severe corruption. Lucian, a mysterious and resolute individual, has been fighting a desperate battle against this encroaching darkness.