Not long ago, the enormous state of the Ray Empire was one. Today it is split into separate provinces. Noble families are ready to take up arms, settling age-old grievances—now that they are no longer restrained by the strong hand of the emperor. For now, it’s only the time for furious letters and mutual threats.
And there’s also the time for spy games and intrigues, into which sometimes—quite by chance—people get pulled. And sometimes—absolutely not by chance… For example, the tavernkeeper Merino Lika, who in fact had been counting on a peaceful old age.