Gregor Basteliero was sure that no one would ever find out about his crime. He also firmly believed that winners aren’t judged. But his opponents thought differently. The magistrate Morhalt’s daughters tried to forget their father’s secrets, but sooner or later any secrets come to light. Alastor believed he knew everything about the difficulties a king would have to face—yet now he must make a much heavier decision than before. Where will the paths of those who fate brought together with Ailyn—the stone in the track of destiny—lead?