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In the training fields of the Empyre, Zaciah oversees the Eager, novice warriors honing their skills. Zaciah notices Seventeen's error as the training progresses and calls him out. When Seventeen challenges Zaciah's authority, a duel ensues, resulting in Seventeen's death. Troubled by the necessity of killing, Zaciah seeks solace in a brothel but encounters two soldiers who question his methods. Later, Zaciah's childhood friend, Atzi, confronts him, and a tense exchange ends with Zaciah sparing Atzi's life to uphold Empyral law. Across the vast waters, in the heart of Ebon, Kahbi, the daughter of the King, endures a mysterious and painful transition that marks her as unique among her people. As she struggles with the torment of her transition, unexpected invaders descend upon her village, led by the vengeful Arapi and the enigmatic Lior. Amidst chaos and destruction, Kahbi finds herself abducted and confronted by Lior, who harbors plans for her and her brother. As she grapples with the harsh realities of betrayal and enslavement, Kahbi must summon her courage to confront her captors and protect her people from a fate worse than destruction.