After a decade of separation, Novak returns to Onor to confront his past and the troubling memories associated with his childhood and the princess he tries to protect. As he grapples with his responsibilities and the emotional turmoil of his mission, he faces a dilemma between fulfilling his duty to his people and maintaining his bond with the princess. Tensions escalate during negotiations, ultimately forcing Novak and Talyis into a complicated relationship marked by the conflict between their peoples and their personal feelings.