Etorouji Shiono

In this fantasy romance shoujo, two kind-hearted characters get caught up in an arranged political marriage amid imperial court intrigue.The birthday celebration for Prince Alvis begins with his first dance with Lady Erina... and ends with an attempt on Alvis''s life.As Alvis slowly recovers, Erina refuses to leave his side. Erina''s blossoming feelings for the prince are growing stronger by the day, and as such, she hopes to close the distance between them... But for whatever reason, Alvis seems determined to keep his fiancée at bay.Meanwhile, the investigation into the assassination attempt reveals the perpetrator''s possible connection to Lillian — the young woman for whom the former crown prince betrayed Lady Erina. But why on earth would Lillian be involved in the attack...?Unless, of course, the poisoned arrow by which Alvis was struck was not meant for him at all.

Taking advantage of Marquis Glenn''s absence, Marquis Lebellond moves into the territory of Jebr, whose warring factions had been kept in check only by Glenn''s leadership. Using his special dispensation from the emperor to his advantage, Lebellond claims the land of Jebr and demands that the tribes demonstrate their allegiance by delivering to him the hero-killing rebel from their midst. The air above Jebr is thick with Lebellond''s military airships and dragon riders, and the people are wary of rousing the wrath of a man with Lebellond''s cruel history. Will Köinzell make an ally of the tribes of Jebr, or will they be his undoing?!

Who will emerge as the true hero of the people?! Köinzell engages again with Glenn''s knights, but their spells have critically weakened him. Just as capture seems imminent, Aht rejoins the fight! Despite her injuries, Aht is determined to prove to Köinzell that her devotion can be an asset and not a hindrance in battle, even if it costs her life. Meanwhile, the deeply paranoid Barestar sends an army against the city to kill the hero-killer--at the price of citizens'' lives! The knights of the Order of the Seven Lances face a difficult choice: follow the will of the hero Barestar and allow the soldiers to pillage the city, or fight to protect the people alongside Köinzell, the very man they were sent to eliminate! An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!