Ineris knew from childhood: she was an heiress, and even after marriage, power would remain in her hands. An obedient daughter, a loving sister, a diligent student, an impeccable lady - you need to live up to your status in everything. But when a crisis is brewing in the world, everything can collapse in the blink of an eye... How not to become a trump card in someone else's dirty game and avoid a hateful marriage? How to make friends with an eccentric dark magician - and what could be the danger? Is it worth getting involved in the rebellion that has engulfed the dark empire? What should we promise to those who broke into the fiery principality in order to avoid war? And what should you do if, despite all your efforts, you are suddenly sent away from the palace? On one side darkness whispers, on the other, flames roar. Of two evils, choose the lesser... but sometimes you have to balance between them in order to maintain a fragile balance.