The Empire is more important than anything - more important than your desires, friendship, love. Any rebellion is punishable by death. If you are not loyal to the Emperor, you and your family will be executed. This is the merciless world where Laya lives. Her older brother has been arrested for treason, and to save him, she infiltrates the Empire Military Academy. Elias is one of the best soldiers at the academy, but secretly he dreams of a different life, of freedom. When Laia and Elias' paths cross, they realize they are bound by fate. The choice they make will change the future of the entire Empire. War is approaching the borders of the Empire. The war is about to begin within herself. Helen Aquila - the Bloody Shrike - is desperately trying to save her sister, and with her, everyone else. But the Emperor becomes more and more cruel. Laya, who is also trying to prevent a catastrophe, will have to endure betrayal, and Elias will have to sacrifice a lot to become the Soul Catcher.