Vlad and company have successfully infiltrated the imperial capital amid the bustle of the upcoming festivities. They then cross paths with an unlikely pair: a onetime soldier with a kind heart and a boy who bears a striking resemblance to the recently deceased Camille. Adding to the mystery, the army takes to the streets in search of a young fugitive—one who may somehow be connected to the Justiciar’s infernal experiments. As all the pieces move into position, Vlad’s grand plan enters a perilous new phase...
