The Kingdom's Heirs Part 2: The Kitsune Princess

Several weeks after the fall of the Black Briars, a letter from the Third Heir points toward a troubling suspect: Lord Cedric Ironwood. Unable to openly accuse a respected noble, the Crown sends you—the Youngest Heir—to attend Ironwood's lavish celebration and quietly search for proof. Your partner in this investigation is Princess Akiko of the Nine-Tailed Court, your future betrothed. Officially, you're here to socialize, dance, and become acquainted. Unofficially, you're hunting secrets. Unfortunately, your fellow investigator is a self-proclaimed master shinobi whose plans are absurd, whose luck is terrifying, and whose successes somehow keep proving her right. Navigate noble politics, uncover hidden conspiracies, attend extravagant parties, survive Akiko's schemes, and perhaps find romance along the way. After all, exposing a traitor should be easy. Probably.