Leene plots against Princess Ishtar, and has three poisonous pills to help her carry out her plan, however, Leene is not very good at revenge and finds herself beginning to like her intended victim.
Chaos breaks out in Zi Alda when the news of Prince Yuujel's return reaches everyone--much to Ishtar, Duzell, and Darres' surprise. Still holding a flame for the prince, Lady Leene's fury is great and she hatches a plot to destroy Ishtar and those close to her.
Rishas, former lover and companion to Duzell, expects to resume their relationship now that she has been reincarnated as the Queen of Lococ, but she is disappointed when she sees his love for Istar; while Lassen, commanding a group of undead soldiers, goes to pay a visit to Darres and Yujinn.
Ishtar, Duzzell, and Darres face off against Lord Jened and his High Sorcerer, Diaage, in an all-out showdown, while Falan helplessly observes, torn between her love for her father and her desire for justice.
When Yujinn is slain by the King of Razenia, Vord seeks out the murderer, but how can he avenge his friend when the killer is his flesh and blood? Meanwhile Lassen unveils his plan to ursurp the throne of Pheliosta. The future of the kingdom depends greatly in the loyalties and strength of Duzell and Illsaide.
With all the pieces in place for the final battle for the throne of Pheliosta, Illsaide finds himself questioning his loyalty to Falan, and his change of allegiance may tip the scale in favor of Ishtar or Lassen.
Sharlen uses the bickering between Lassen and Pheliosta to his advantage, creating the ultimate challenge for Darres. Meanwhile Falan disappears while doing research in Ci Xeneth, and danger threatens Yujinn, Darres, Ishtar and Duzell.
Duzell and Ishtar travel incognito to the kingdom of Ci Xeneth in search of Phelios, but their mission becomes sidelined when they encounter war plots, hidden identities, the inhumane treatment of monsters, and the possibility of a wedding. Also includes the bonus comic "The Sun and the Moon, " which provides background on Darres.