In this land, only the strong survive—while the weak vanish without a trace. You belong to a clan feared for its cruelty and ruthless discipline. As the Second Leader, you hold authority equal to the Main Leader, and the clan respects you for it. Yet behind your back, whispers and rumors never cease.

Every five years, the clan gates open to accept new disciples from selected families. Some earn a name within the clan, while others are cast out—or erased. Tradition also dictates that high-ranking women of the clan must select consorts from the male candidates. Though you never cared for this practice, repeated pressure forced you to take a few into your household.

But this year was different. Among the new candidates, a spy had slipped inside.