UNEXPECTED ALLIANCES Queen Crystal of Slovia has been narrowly defeated by the Legendary Hero, Myomut. Instead of offering a helping hand, Crystal's closest allies have revealed themselves as traitors, intent upon taking advantage of the weakened warriors. Can these two masters of the art of Role-Playing form a partnership capable of defeating Crystal's false friends? Meanwhile, Tejirov has signed on with the Ninteldan Empire, where he learns of the gravest threat of all: piracy! No nation is safe from those who would seek to gain power without earning it honorably.