Sacrifice Mage Novel

Ross Moreland's mundane life as a personal assistant changes when he is summoned to another world, only to be ritually sacrificed. A banished sun god intervenes, returning him to life with a star-shaped mana core that accumulates power faster than he can safely expend it through conventional magic. To prevent catastrophic detonation, Ross discovers he can sacrifice his mana for extraordinary rewards, but this ability comes with a dangerous catch: he must join the very cult responsible for his death. Convincing the declining cult that a member with a star core is invaluable proves straightforward. However, mastering his unstable power requires navigating a hostile sunless city filled with corrupt nobility, fanatical vampires, and those who exploit weakness. As Ross learns to harness his sacrifice magic, he begins reshaping his destiny and the cult's future.