For Akira, life used to offer few thrills. But after a fatal accident, he's transported to a new world. Magic is abundant, somehow he can use it, and he quickly makes a lot of new friends. Unfortunately, they can't talk—they're animals!

Maligned by aristocratic hotshots for his appearance and modest upbringing, space ace and mercenary John Ouzos just wants to stay out of trouble. He’s sure he’s not the protagonist of his own story, but could fate have more in store for him?