Rising Blood

Finding themselves in disgrace after the events surrounding their adventure into Noir, Princesses Mia and Ayla don't believe things could get any worse. Despised by their people, at odds with their own family, carrying the overwhelming, burning guilt of all that has happened, all they have are each other. And yet, there comes the promise of a new year, and with it, a chance to start over and build themselves back up. However, despite their attempts to lead a life avoiding trouble, explosively violent events relentlessly sabotage them at every turn, and they discover one of the Empire's greatest buried secrets that connects directly to one of Lord Moranzo's greatest assets, and maybe, possibly, the way to stop him and finally defeat him. Once more, the twins must fight against all odds and all obstacles to become the heroines that the Empire needs.