After their victory over Orinovo, Lys-Akkaria decides to take back territory that used to be theirs. With the combined forces of a lightweaver and shadowforger, Orinovo doesn't stand a chance.
In spite of their newfound advantage, Ainreth finds himself with doubts about how far this is going. Things get more complicated when they discover a Orinovan conspiracy. With a new threat, it becomes clear they must march on Orinovo's capital to end it.
Ain's doubts lead to him and Fennrin arguing more and more with each day, and things only escalate from bad to worse when Daryan Varilik gets involved with his own hidden agenda.