Gothalia Ignatius-Valdis is attacked by members of the warring households in a tense altercation that rapidly escalates, forcing her to flee the scene accompanied by her cousins. Their departure is swift and bruised, leaving raw tension in their wake. Later, a Centurion is introduced, bringing a new dynamic to the unfolding events and signaling a clear shift in the storyline as fresh conflict begins to surface.

Gothalia Ignatius-Valdis convens with the Grand Elders to accept her proposed change in station and enlistment into the militia. The meeting, held within the austere chambers of the council, was marked by measured discourse on the implications of her transition from a diplomatic post to active militia service. Gothalia presents a compelling case rooted in duty and strategic necessity, emphasising her commitment to fortifying the realm’s defences amidst rising Xzandian activity.

Gothalia Ignaitus-Valdis finds herself trapped within an intricate artificial simulation, a crucible designed to test her resolve and skill. Alongside her cousins, she faces a relentless onslaught from other would-be recruits — adversaries equally desperate to survive. This examination pushes them beyond physical endurance, demanding sharp intellect and unyielding determination to succeed within the digital battleground.

Gothalia Ignatius-Valdis is suddenly kidnapped under suspicious circumstances. Her cousins, driven by loyalty and determination, embark to rescue her, navigating treacherous terrains. During her captivity, Gothalia encounters the Crown Prince of the Fire Reserve, a powerful fire utiliser and an enigmatic figure whose allegiance remains unclear. This meeting introduces her to a new circle of adversaries.

Gothalia Ignatius-Valdis narrowly escapes her attackers alongside her cousins. The King and Queen of New Icarus offer sanctuary to a familiar face whose unexpected arrival adds tension to their fragile safety. Meanwhile, subtle irregularities suggest a possible glitch within the digital environment that transported Gothalia and the others. These anomalies raise questions about the stability and control of the world they now inhabit.

In the shadowed depths beneath the abandoned town Gothalia, Anton and Leviathan wage a relentless battle against the forces unleashed by the crimson-eyed monster responsible for Maximus’s sudden disappearance. The underground labyrinth becomes a treacherous arena where danger lurks at every turn. As they push deeper, they uncover other recruits—equally desperate and determined—caught in the same perilous struggle.

Gothalia and the others survive the Simulation, not long after, they return to the Cetatea, where they’re met by Nicolas who congratulated them on completing the initial stages of the Centurion, Cavalier and Legionnaire recruitment process. His brief presence offered a moment of reassurance and uncertainty, before the group was soon dismissed. Immediately afterwards, the Simulation Assessor greets them, marking the transition from survival to evaluation known.

L’Eiron and Anaphora strategize on how to survive the chaos inside the armoury of New Icarus, coordinating their moves carefully to avoid the relentless threats surrounding them. Meanwhile, Gothalia gathers with her cousins, recounting the recent harrowing events involving Danteus in which Garret was dealt with. Later, Evangelina reconnects with a cousin of hers, sparking a pivotal alliance.

Anaphora and L’Eiron recounts the rebellion that shook the New Icarus twenty years ago. While Evangelina, a key witness, explains what she heard about Midnight Eclipse and the Principalators. Later, Gothalia, Anton, Maximus, and several others dedicate themselves to rigorous study and training as future Centurions.

Gothalia Ignatius-Valdis completes the simulated exam with focused determination, navigating the intricate challenges designed by the Centurion examinations and simulations. These rigorous trials complement the tournaments, providing recruits with lifelike scenarios that test their skills under pressure. As the simulation intensifies, the question lingers: will Gothalia summon the fire within her, or will she simply vanish and re-appear?

Gothalia and Persephone reunite with Anton and Maximus within the simulation just as the Alastorians launch their assault. The tense reunion is abruptly interrupted when they encounter Leviathan and Leon, forcing them to navigate both old alliances and emerging threats in the volatile simulation. Meanwhile, in the Cetatea, Danteus uncovers critical intelligence about escalating riots tied to Princess Evangelina and a recent coup in the Earth Reserve where he later discovers she vanished.

Gothalia and the other participants inside the simulation persistently work to survive the brutal tournament, where the objective is to collect flags while battling relentless monsters. Riots rage outside the Cetatea after Princess Evangelina’s kidnapping and the usurping of the Earth Reserve Royal Family. Public anxiety grows after two weeks without news of the Princess. Despite the unrest, Gothalia and recruits continue training and classes as usual.

Squadron Commander Danteus Nero‑Drausus uncovers unsettling irregularities in the artificial simulation. His investigation traces the anomalies to a deliberate corruption — a virus surgically embedded in the simulation’s core, mutating rules and spawning hostile subsystems. Meanwhile Gothalia Ignatius‑Valdis and the others confront the simulation’s collapse and scarce resources in real time.

Numitora and the Xzandian Scout conduct clandestine surveillance outside of New Icarus, watching for Angelus activity and relaying tense updates. Leviathan and Demetria face imminent threats from hostile Deamone Lords. Meanwhile Danteus and Asashin breach the simulation to locate missing recruits, initiating an urgent system clean to purge the malfunction that has warped reality’s edges and left trainees vulnerable. All the while Prince Asana and Princess Evangelina stand in grave peril.

Danteus and Asashin wage a brutal, calculated war inside an artificial simulation against hostile mutations of a systemic virus that replicates, each iteration forcing them to rethink strategy as patterns become predators; Gothalia’s desperate plea fractures the command protocols and tempts alliances with the Deamone Lords. Princess Evangelina flees the Xzandians and the relentless Order, colliding with Lieutenant Colonel Anaphora Regan‑Valdis who may be her only chance at survival.

After extracting info telepathically from a captive named Felix about a mysterious woman, Danteus and his elite team—Gothalia, Demetria, and Leviathan—are summoned by the Centurions. They’re sent to New Icarus’s outskirts to probe a breach where Xzandian trackers shattered Legionnaire defences. A massive transforming machine, a Tyranna, ambushes them.