Karen has made herself an imperial hero, but at a steep cost: she was forced to take her best friend Ern's life with her own hands, against her own will. The moment weighs heavily on Karen's shoulders, but she has little time to wallow in her guilt and sorrow. In her final moments, Ern cryptically asked Karen to continue her work, but she didn't give any indication of where to start. Ern's parents might have the answers, but as punishment for their daughter's actions, they're on the verge of being banished from the imperial capital entirely!