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.

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.