Twenty years ago, a formidable warlord and the Five Scoundrels, her captains, led an army of mercenaries to fight evil and overthrow the empire. When all the enemies were defeated and all the lands were conquered, Sophia, nicknamed Cold Cobalt, retired, leaving behind legends. But now the world she conquered for herself is shattered. Everything that was dear to her was destroyed by a calculating and ruthless enemy. And the Defeated Queen returns - only to take revenge.