END OF AN EMPIRE?Seconds from execution, Arc was rescued by Celine and other members of his harem, resulting in a showdown between himself and Emperor Gialiteinus. Though the odds were not in Arc's favor, Deutius used his advanced sorcery to murder his father, leaving Arc the victor. Before disappearing, Deutius dropped a huge bombshell: Aurelia is alive! With the Madilis Empire in chaos, what is Arc's next move? Meanwhile, a battle rages deep underground between Retta and his mortal enemy, Shutygen. Can Retta withstand Shutygen's newfound magic prowess?