The War for a Stolen Tradition

The ancient witch ancestor is revived—only to learn her sacred art has been hijacked by a rival nation. Her own deputy has betrayed her. She reclaims her power, trains a loyal disciple, and fights back against a plague of evil spirits. She gives her last strength to save her people and fades away. Three years later, at the grand ceremony, she returns—and her disciple now bears the divine mark.