Having gained the support of the strongest state on Во-Алларе, the Phantom squad begins preparing for war with Neveron. And along with them, several neighboring states prepare too—each one interested in Ishte in their own way. Gaide is to make the next move. She will have to fight for her truth again. And she will also face a difficult choice between black and white, good and evil, Aid and Allar. But the price for this choice will be much higher than she once thought.