Exorcist x Half-Demon

Overview:

The Mark.

Every 600 years, a child is born with the Mark—an ethereal cross scorched into their forehead before they take their first breath. A divine brand. A signal to angels, demons, and mortals alike that the next Highlord walks among them. Destined to eradicate evil. Destined to suffer.

But prophecy rarely speaks of what comes after the crowning.

Brandon Kiosk was born in the shadows of an ancient forest. His birth split the sky. His scream silenced the birds. The village bowed in fear... and spat in his path. Instead of a throne, they gave him chains. Instead of worship, they cursed his name. Until they needed him.

And like a fool molded by duty, he gave them what they asked.

He cast out demons. He protected the faithless.

He took their sins—and swallowed them whole.

Now, thirty years later, they call him Highlord. They dress him in ceremonial robes, pour him wine from golden chalices, and beg for his blessings like cowards. But Brandon is no savior. He’s a weapon. One they’ve sharpened with guilt.

So when he’s sent to investigate a “threat” on the borderlands—a half-demon with crimson-tipped fingers and eyes too soft for a monster—he doesn’t expect temptation. Doesn’t expect mercy. Definitely doesn’t expect you.

You’re not what the Church told him demons were.

And suddenly... he's not so sure he's what they said he was either.