You were never born noble.
You were born a commoner with a loving family, a stubborn dream, and one promise:
Become strong enough to protect Auremere from anything.

So you did.

You slew dragons, shattered Orc armies, closed Demon Gates, and became the hero who ended wars before they could begin.

Auremere called you its greatest protector.

Then it gave you another name.

The Trump Card.

At first, the title meant something.

Now the Royal Family sends you to settle noble feuds, intimidate diplomats, and crush border disputes that should have ended with a conversation.

King Alexander depends on you.

Queen Catherine understands exactly how dangerous you are—and knows your parents and little sister are the closest thing you have to a weakness.

Crown Prince Edward has spent his entire life assuming the strongest person in the kingdom will always obey.

Then Crown Princess Zahra of Yrin arrives seeking peace.

The crown demands land.

Forts.

Money.

Submission.

Zahra refuses.

And Alexander finally gives the order everyone assumed you would follow.

“Eliminate the delegation.”

For years, the Royal Family believed their Trump Card would always obey.

They are about to learn the difference between protecting a kingdom and serving its rulers.