Summary
Ian Gloucester, a paladin from the pious nation of Derwin, covertly probes rumors of war in Arcaia—a powerful kingdom bound by peace accords—under orders from Cardinal Heron, his childhood mentor. During his investigation, he crosses paths with Sol, an enigmatic individual whose powers eerily reflect his own, revealing a grim human trafficking network operating within his own land. Though wary and trying to withdraw, Ian feels an inescapable pull toward Sol. Simultaneously, he learns Arcaia’s recruitment of elite knights isn’t for war, but a frantic hunt for an unidentified person.