Ruthless

About the book

Enemies seem to be appearing from every direction, making stagnation feel like the new normal. Achieving results now demands a level of ruthlessness that Joe never thought he would need. As Joe delves deeper into the world of ritual magic, he finds himself drifting further away from his comrades in combat. While he gains a wealth of knowledge, he often finds himself torn between his research and his role as a leader. The guild's efforts to improve their town have been met with success, but also with growing threats. Their rapid progress has caught the attention of those who wish them harm. The guild is presented with a chilling ultimatum, delivered by blood-signed assassins. Any further advancements will only invite more enemies, each with a grudge against the guild, to destroy all they have built. As tensions escalate, Joe dreams of escaping it all and moving on to the next challenge. Despite his reluctance, he is asked to come up with deadly strategies to combat the looming threat. When the time for action arrives, Joe is faced with a dilemma: will he embrace his ruthless side and take a stand, or will he choose to fade into the background and avoid the impending conflict?