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As the narrative unfolds, we see the Empire's Emperor, Day, and his companion Demerzel celebrating their brief reprieve before chaos strikes. The unexpected arrival of masked assailants results in Day being injured, leading him to suspect betrayal from within his circle. This drive for suspicion leads Day into a dark path, as he seeks vengeance against his head of security and launches an investigation into potential conspirators, particularly questioning Dawn and Dusk about their motives regarding his plans to marry and produce an heir.