Okinodoku Desu Ga, Bouken No Sho Wa Maou No Mono Ni Narimashita. Manhua

Title: Shadows of Destiny: The Rise of Joe and the Demon's Grimoire In the peaceful town of Silverbrook, Joe led a mundane life as a humble artist, unaware of the sinister forces that lurked in the shadows. One stormy night, a cloaked figure left a mysterious package on his doorstep - a dusty grimoire pulsating with an ominous aura. Curiosity getting the better of him, Joe opened the ancient book and was consumed by a surge of dark energy. The words on the pages whispered of a long-forgotten demon, Vel'thar, seeking a mortal vessel to unleash chaos upon the realm. Awakening the next morning, Joe found himself changed. Shadows danced at his fingertips, and an insatiable thirst for power gnawed at his soul. Villagers shunned him, sensing the malevolent presence that now veiled his once-kind eyes. Driven by a mix of dread and determination, Joe embarked on a treacherous journey through the cursed forest of Eldoria, where Vel'thar's influence reigned supreme. Haunting whispers and ethereal wails echoed in the moonlit woods, testing Joe's resolve at every turn. Along the way, he encountered a band of rebels fighting against Vel'thar's minions, led by a fierce warrior named Lyra. Through battles and betrayals, Joe forged alliances and faced his darkest fears, slowly unraveling the twisted path of destiny laid out before him. As the final confrontation loomed near, Joe stood at the edge of a desecrated altar, facing Vel'thar in a showdown that would determine the fate of Silverbrook. With all hope hanging by a thread, Joe tapped into the depths of his humanity, channeling the shadows within him to confront the demon head-on. In a blinding clash of light and darkness, Joe overcame Vel'thar's hold, breaking the curse that bound them together. As dawn broke over the horizon, Silverbrook emerged from the shadows, bathed in the warm embrace of a new beginning. Though scarred by his journey, Joe knew that his tale was far from over. With newfound purpose and a resolve as unyielding as steel, he set forth into the unknown, ready to face the challenges that awaited him beyond the veils of destiny.