<p>During her undercover visit to Duke Clockford&rsquo;s estate, Monica begins to form a theory about the second prince. To confirm her dark suspicions, she contacts a mage from the Empire whose lord, in turn, presents her with a dangerous offer. Meanwhile, Felix, now with the disgraced Gem Mage under his influence, moves to execute his own terrible plans. Who is he really? And what can Monica do once she finds out?</p>