In an era that seems peaceful, a disaster more terrifying than war is taking shape. A political assassination sets the stage for a dark saga. The protagonist, Yu Shang, is suspected of taking part in the attack. He soon discovers that he is mired in trouble and that, somehow, someone seems to have already arranged his fate. Plagued by questions, Yu Shang resolves to seek the truth. Along the way, he makes many friends, and they work together. But as their goals diverge, their allies’ loyalties shift. Infighting, exclusion, framing, betrayal, and treachery teach Yu Shang that the most terrifying thing is not an enemy’s gun, but the unfathomable human heart!
