As tensions rise in the Empire, EJ is relieved of her “Impersonate the General” duties by Aia, the Royal Princess of Estonasia. Aia and her brother, Prince Tai, are EJ’s new allies—but while they seem to help her navigate this strange world, they’re also using her for their own gain. EJ becomes increasingly focused on uncovering her father’s connection to the Empire and convinces Tai to take her to the Festival of the Eclipse, hoping to find more answers. But the visit takes an unexpected turn when, amidst the crowd, she sees a man who is a dead ringer for her father—only to have the situation spiral into danger as another Asgal attack erupts during the festival.