A boy who survived a horrific battlefield—Baek Sahyeon.

Having lost even his master, he arrives in the mighty nation of Pasa, driven only by vengeance.

There, he becomes the teacher of Dan Ijae, the 8th prince who has no interest in the fierce struggle for succession.

To earn the king’s favor, Sahyeon must teach an insufferable student—one who disrespects his teacher and cares little for learning.

Even if doing so means shattering the life he tried to lead, away from the royal feud.

And yet, somehow…

“Strange… Why is it that when you’re near, that scent disappears?”

The more he learns about Dan Ijae…

“Yeonju is not a place fit for living.”

Sahyeon’s eyes stung. He closed them and squeezed out the tears left clinging to the corners.

“It’s far too cold.”

…the more he begins to desire something different.

“I cannot live like that. No, I must not live like that.”

He must not waver from the warmth of kindness—

For he carries the weight of those who died by his side.

But what if it’s not kindness?

What if Dan Ijae truly deserves to carry out Sahyeon’s revenge?

Then… might he be the one Sahyeon could stand beside—

And look upon the throne together?