Leo Carter endures a thousand years of slaughter defending the northern Abyss Hold against endless demonic armies. He bleeds in the trenches so his sovereign, Queen Elena Valen, can rule an untouched paradise. Instead of gratitude, Elena strips Leo of his military title, confiscates his ancestral weapons, and banishes him into the mortal streets as a penniless beggar.
Rather than pleading for mercy, Leo removes his shattered armor and walks away, letting centuries of royal duty dissolve. When ancient seals shatter and demon legions march on the imperial gates, the panicked court realizes their invincible shield is gone. Elena drops to her knees to beg for his blade, forcing Leo to choose between total annihilation and cold retribution.
