The Glutton is defeated, but the battle to save Rebecca leaves Ray powerless and vulnerable. The loss is especially devastating to Evan Bernstein, who failed to acquire Rebecca's Mystic Eye. Fueled by anger and wounded pride, Evan vows revenge against a former ally Liselotte Eden, one of the Seven Great Sorcerers. The destructive clash of egos sparks a deeper dive into the War of the Far East and the history of Ray's traumatic origins. Can the Iceblade Sorcerer overcome this painful past to protect the people who are his irreplaceable treasures?