(W/A/CA) Kore Yamazaki. Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse* devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family* she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost* a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast* wielding strange powers* obtains her through a slave auction* Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus*" a sorcerer of great power* who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice and his bride!