The Twelve Gods Call Me Daughter

In the magical kingdom of Eldoria, every noble infant is born with a glowing aura that reveals their magical gift. When Ivy, daughter of Duke Adrian Ashbourne, came into the world, no holy light appeared in the sky, and her blood‑line crystal stayed completely silent. The moment she opened her eyes, earthquakes shook Ashbourne Manor, and all the family’s sacred statues went dark. The clan elders branded Ivy the prophesied “Star of Misfortune Without Light”. Pressured by Grandmother Beatrice and Aunt Victoria, Elena, who had just given birth, was driven out of the Ashbourne household holding her baby girl. Though Duke Adrian felt guilty, he stayed silent to secure his right of inheritance. Five years later, Elena has raised Ivy alone. They live in poverty, yet Ivy remains innocent and cheerful. Unaware of her own power: thunderclouds flee when she grows angry; with her tears, withered flowers bloom again; even ferocious forest monsters lie submissively before her. The kingdom holds its once‑a‑decade Divine Selection Ceremony. All noble children gather at the Royal Divine Temple to compete for blessings from the twelve gods. Celeste, the Ashbourne family’s celebrated prodigy, only receives the lowest‑tier faint‑light blessing.