Aiza is a member of the Ornu people, so her only means for a better life in the Bayt-Saji Empire is the Knighthood. However, to enlist as a Knight, Aiza must hide her identity, as the Ornu are blamed for causing the famine that has swept the empire. Once on the training grounds, Aiza navigates new friendships, fierce rivalries, and rigorous testing. If she fails, the great General Hende will send her to the front lines of battle. She meets a disgraced former knight named Doruk, and with his guidance, begins to excel. But the closer she gets to squiredom, the more she learns about the General’s disturbing true agenda. Aiza’s loyalty is tested, and she must decide: turn her back on her heritage or let go of her only chance at freedom?