The Bastard Archmage: Rising from the Ashes
| Languages | English |
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| Episode | 8 |
| Genres | FantasyUnderdogRevengeUrban Fantasy |
| Themes | Family Drama Short Films, Hidden Identity Secret Heir Short Drama Collection, Fantasy Gods Supernatural Short Dramas |
Cole is the unacknowledged son of a mage lord and a household maid, born into a lineage that treats his existence as a disgrace. Despite remarkable magical aptitude, he lives as a servant within his own father's house, enduring contempt from his noble relatives. His only education comes from two legendary mages who oversee his training in secrecy, imposing brutal discipline to ensure his power never breeds arrogance. He accepts his lot as a mere apprentice until the arrival of a prestigious magic academy to conduct entrance examinations in his territory shatters the status quo, compelling his suppressed abilities to surface.
Characters
| Cole | Illegitimate son with hidden magical talent |
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Key points
- Illegitimate heir hides legendary mage tutelage
- Noble family oppresses him despite immense power
- Academy exams trigger public revelation of strength
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