Ryu and his party have arrived in the Capital City of Shinjitsu in the Kingdom of Ryze as he follows his teacher's instructions and joins the Heroes Army. He will learn not everyone is as good as they appear, and betrayal lurks around every corner. Their party Shadowflare will gain another member as they rise up the ranks as they quickly prove themselves to the people. He will learn that being successful only paints a bigger target on your back as corrupted public figures and demons plot together against him and his friends. As he learns more about what is happening in the Empire, can he avoid falling into the darkness? Will he be able to protect those important to him with so many powerful enemies after him? Drama, Fighting, and the Truth all await in this epic continuation.