The Witch and the Silver Blade

Seventeen-year-old Elara's village is devastated by shadow creatures that blur the line between beast and phenomenon. In humanity's darkest moment, a weathered swordsman named Kael emerges, saving her life with techniques honed through decades of solitary pursuit. Kael reveals he has hunted these entities across years, yet never found their source. With village support, Elara decides to accompany him, determined to control her newly awakened witch powers and prevent further devastation. During