ABANDON HOPE, ALL WHO ENTER HERE The Eastern Empire’s vast army (over 900,000 strong) is ready to invade the Forest of Jura. Thanks to Ramiris’s mind-boggling powers, Tempest’s entire capital-buildings, inhabitants, and all-has been evacuated into the nation’s labyrinthine Dungeon. While Primal Demons Testarossa and Ultima kick some serious imperial butt over on the front lines, the rest of the Empire’s army attempts to storm the Dungeon. Little does the enemy know, however, that they’re about to face a devastating bloodbath at the hands of Tempest’s own mighty forces…
After calming Liskal’s rage, Sena and Keith return to the royal capital of Vekral, where they’re in for a double whammy of a shock. Not only has the news that Sena is a caller spread like wildfire, but the kingdom has also proclaimed to the masses that Keith and Sena are engaged! Vekral’s rulers intend to use Sena’s powers as a political bargaining chip, and their posturing is immediately noticed: The neighboring kingdom of Phondona, with the fire dragon king in captivity, threatens war and demands to see the caller in the flesh. As Sena grapples with the gravity of her new role, Keith goes on the alert when Phondona’s emperor gets a little too touchy with her…