Three-year-old Ars Louvent has the power to visualize the innate talents of others. One day he meets Rietz, a man of an undesirable social class but with incredible talents, only Ars can see. Can he overcome prejudice to take him into his retinue?
To prepare for the political turmoil ahead, Ars is now determined to recruit the most talented people he can find with the help of his Appraisal skill, and he's off to a larger town to see if he can scout someone with an aptitude for magic.
Ars's quest to recruit more talent continues into the future, especially as his family grows and tensions begin mounting. Little does he know he may find it in the most unexpected places, or rather, the most unexpected people.
Things are looking grim around the Louvent estate as the political situation continues to deteriorate, but nothing could prepare Ars for the storm that's about to blow in—the fiancée he didn't know he had!
Raven's condition takes a turn for the worse as the worst comes to pass politically. The governor has been assassinated, meaning the local lords must now brace for war. Can Ars lead House Louvent in his ailing father's stead?
Raven returns from the most recent campaign in dire shape. At the doctor's behest, House Louvent braces itself for a great loss. Thankfully, with Ars to succeed his father, not all hope is lost.
Ars has big shoes to fill as he takes over for his father as the new lord of House Louvent. With the trusty band of retainers he's built up over the years, is he up to the task?
Now that the governor is dead, his sons are in a deadlock over who will succeed him. Lord Lumeire's league has chosen their side, but one local district remains a political holdout—and Ars is determined to figure out why.
Ars receives a personal invitation to a party hosted by Couran Salamakhia, the elder of the late governor's two sons. Ars hardly knows what to make of the situation, much less the big ideas Couran is about to share with him.
Mireille is making a real impression at House Louvent... and it's not a good one. Ars believes in her potential, however, leaving him at a crossroads when the complaints start coming in about her. Thankfully, Mireille has an unconventional solution!
With war now upon the province, Ars and his retinue return to trade city of Semplar for Couran's next military conference. Their faction is strapped for ideas, leading them to look to unexpected places for unexpected aid...
Ars sets off with Licia to negotiate with the Emperor of Summerforth, but their best laid plans are threatened by a last-minute tagalong from Lord Couran`s retinue.
Ars and his retinue wrap up negotiations with the neighboring provinces, and upon their return home, Lord Couran gives Ars his most important and most dangerous mission to date... Does he have what it takes to face it?
Under the leadership of Ars and Lumeire, Canarre's army attacks the Vakmakro fortress. Only by capturing it can they seize Castle Samkh and thereby conquer the entire district. However, the defenders of Vakmakro have come up with a surprising strategy...
The forces of Samkh remain defiant even after Fort Vakmakro falls. Ars and his people come up with a strategy to minimize bloodshed, but Rosell harbors doubts.
Couran's forces prepare for their next campaign, and Ars is sent to negotiate with one of the defiant enemy leaders. But there seems to be more going on than meets the eye...
Ars tries to put their plan into action, to take save the hostages from Castle Rolto and defeat the enemy force. But the plan will put Ars's own life on the line...
Ars's side has taken heavy losses, but the battle of Castle Rolto is still undecided. Can Couran's forces take the victory, and will Lupa and his wife be reunited?
Ars sends Pham to report to Couran about their victory at Castle Rolto, but the battle at Castle Staatz is just heating up as Thomas hatches a plan to take Couran out directly.
The armies charge on Castle Staatz, where the formidable Braham Joe awaits to challenge Rietz to a duel.
Thomas reflects on his long rivalry with Mireille as the battle for the stronghold of Verzud nears.
The last battle over Verzud reaches its climax, with the aftermath changing the course of Ars's life and reign.
