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In a world where safety is a luxury and adventure is a dream sold over a shop counter, Iris Orion is about to learn that reality is far sharper than the pages of a book. Raised in a peaceful enclave, Iris spent her years providing the tools of the trade to legendary travelers, never imagining she would one day be the one grasping the hilt. But when a violent tear in the fabric of space-time occurs, her mundane life evaporates. Transported to a hostile, unmapped frontier where the weak are quickly winnowed out, Iris finds herself at the very bottom—Level One, with everything to lose and a world that doesn’t care if she survives. Her survival hinges on a paradoxical set of tools: the same volatile teleportation magic that stranded her there and a mysterious, sentient purple bag that seems to hold an unsettling infinity within its folds. While most wizards are content to stay behind the front lines, Iris is forced into a different path. She must master the art of the blink, utilizing spatial manipulation not just to escape, but to close the distance. In her hands is a weapon no spellcaster should ever wield—a massive greatsword that defies her build and challenges the very logic of the System. To thrive, she must discard her civilian soul and embrace the grueling path of a battle-mage, trading her retail apron for armor and her safety for the adrenaline of the hunt. As she navigates this brutal new reality, the lessons are hard-won and the monsters are relentless. Iris will have to push her mana reserves to the breaking point and her physical strength beyond its natural limits. Every level gained is a scar earned, and every new ability is a step toward becoming the legend she once only read about. This is a journey of growth, grit, and the unexpected power found when a novice is pushed to the edge. Will Iris survive the terrifying secrets hidden inside her own eldritch gear? Can a wizard truly master the heavy steel of a warrior before the frontier’s apex predators find her? And what happens when the tears in reality start appearing closer to the home she left behind? The adventure of a lifetime is only a heartbeat away. Scroll to the top of this page and click on the blue “Ebook” button to get your copy instantly.