After the death of the woman he secretly loved, Shuri von Neuschwanstein, Nora discovers that his politically arranged marriage to Livine, Duke Erland's favored daughter, is part of this grand scheme.

The very union that binds them was orchestrated to further the conspirators' ambitions of seizing control of the empire.

Nora never thought he would point a sword at the woman he has been forced to call his wife. "How can I trust you are innocent of the deeds your father did, Livine?" he asked calmly yet so cold, his voice piercing the air.

His once perfect gentlemanly facade begins to crack, revealing the relentless avenger within, determined to protect his people and seek justice for his lost love.