The epidemic is gaining rapid momentum, yet the undead are far from satisfied. They have long since perfected their tactics against the living.
But humanity's enemies are far from united. Among them are those driven by personal ambitions, weaving schemes and manipulating others to serve their own ends. The imperial family pursues its own interests, struggling to survive, defend the city, and unravel the mystery of the suspicious healer working miracles in the capital. It's high time to rally allies. Yet, within these efforts, a web of intrigue also begins to spin. Meanwhile, Emma faces her own trials. Her family is far from pleased that their daughter is entangled with a commoner. Oleg must somehow navigate through this tangled mess. Perhaps the greatest challenge lies in dealing with humans themselves, whose treacheries and ambitions threaten to be even more formidable than the undead.
