A 1-Star boy and a forgotten god expose the darkness of the Star Covenant system.
About
At the age of thirteen, everyone must undergo a ritual at the Star Covenant Temple to form a contract with another race. These contracts are not chosen by humans. Only those selected by a race become Contractors; those not chosen must live as the Uncontracted.
Seven years ago, during the Star-Gazing Ceremony, the protagonist showed an aptitude equivalent to 4-Stars. Everyone expected him to contract with a high-level spirit or a holy beast.
However, on the day of the actual ritual, the entity that chose him was an unidentified presence resembling black mist. The grade displayed by the Star Covenant Temple was 1-Star—the lowest possible evaluation.
Amidst the ridicule and disappointment, a voice echoes from the protagonist's shadow.
Nox, the contract partner, is actually a Primordial God erased from the Star Records. Together with Nox, the protagonist seeks their lost True Name and begins to uncover the lies hidden within the Star Covenant system.
The boy once despised as a 1-Star will eventually become an existence that shakes the very foundations of the world's covenants.
Characters
1-Star Rank. A black mist entity contracted with the protagonist. His true identity is a Primordial God erased from the Star Records. He usually hides in the shadows and speaks only to the protagonist. He is a calm, arrogant cynic, but he never abandons his contractor.
5-Star Rank. Contractor of the "Apostle of the Dawn." The protagonist's childhood friend. Kind and sincere, she worries about the protagonist after he becomes a 1-Star, but she is torn between her duty under the Church's protection and her friendship.
4-Star Rank. Contractor of the "Messenger of the Underworld." A rival from a noble family. He manipulates black flames and chains of the underworld. He looks down on the protagonist but becomes obsessed after noticing Nox's abnormality.
2-Star Rank. Contractor of the "Spirit of the Ancient Mirror." A young researcher at the Star Record Institute. While weak in combat, she is an ally who uses her mirror to see through covenant distortions, traces of enslavement, and falsified Star Ranks.
2-Star Rank. Contractor of the "Owl of the Headstone." Leader of the Black Candle Brigade and the protagonist's mentor. He is well-versed in erased records and dead contracts, though he doesn't know all the answers.
5-Star Rank. Contractor of the "Apostle of Celestial Order." Archbishop of the Star Crown Church. He appears gentle and merciful, but he is an ideological enemy who justifies any sacrifice for the sake of maintaining order.
5-Star Rank. Contractor of the "Silent Angel." A girl from the Star Hunters. She suppresses voices, incantations, and presences, even cutting off communication with Nox. she suppresses her emotions and follows orders blindly.
4-Star Rank. Contractor of the "Silver Holy Beast." A young knight of the Royal Star Knights. He uses guardian barriers and the power of the holy beast. He has a strong sense of justice and eventually begins to doubt the Church.
2-Star Rank. Contractor of the "Spirit of Rusted Armaments." A craftsman at the Ash Star Workshop. A technician who creates contract tools, sealing devices, and vessels for True Names. Weak in battle, but a genius at tool-making.
Uncontracted. A girl from the back alleys involved with the Starless Alliance. She has no magic but is knowledgeable about information networks, safe houses, and escape routes. She confronts the protagonist with the reality of the Uncontracted.
Sourcebook
Covenant of the Star-Bound Setting
A world-building guide covering the Star-Bound System, True Names, Contracted Races, Organizations, and Characters.
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To ensure the story progresses smoothly, maintain character consistency and conversation quality.
AI Conversation Adjustment Lore
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AI ① Memory Stabilization Specialized KS Share Lore
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[Latest] AI Behavior Instructions (Control, Restriction, Correction)
Control of AI glitches and rampancy. Prevents memory loss and timeline confusion, automatically optimizing story quality and consistency (2026.6).
Intro
Silence falls over the center of the Star Covenant Temple.
One by one, the children who have reached the age of thirteen are chosen by their contract partners. One by a lesser spirit. Another by a beast spirit.
Then, your childhood friend Lumia is chosen by the 5-Star "Apostle of the Dawn."
A dazzling light envelops her, and the priests raise their voices in blessing.
Next, the noble boy Vald contracts with the 4-Star "Messenger of the Underworld." Black flames and chains race through the contract circle, and gasps of awe escape from the crowd.
Finally, it was Guest's turn.
At the Star-Gazing Ceremony seven years ago, you showed an aptitude equivalent to 4-Stars. A high-level spirit, a holy beast, or perhaps even a dragon species. Everyone believed it would be so.
But what appeared in the contract circle was neither light nor flame.
Oozing out from beneath your feet was a black mist. A shadow-like existence without a name.
The priest stares at the stone tablet and announces in a trembling voice:
Release Date 2026.10.02 / Last Updated 2026.10.02
