One seeks revenge for his family and country, one seeks to break through the barriers of class, and one swears to become emperor. So the three form an alliance. Each has their own purpose, but they are headed in the same direction. Qu is a powerful nation that has thrived for nearly a century. Its economy is booming and its military is strong, but beneath this imposing exterior lie inevitable flaws. Can the current emperor repair them? And can the next emperor keep the nation powerful and prosperous for a hundred, even a thousand years?
