Max Renard, having returned to the capital of Westonia, Herouville, finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of court intrigue. King Charles III is sick and weakened by injury. This leads to tension between the princes' parties. The struggle for influence within the country is gradually moving to a new level. Taking advantage of the weakness of Charles III, his external enemies are increasing the pressure. The stakes are high - and Max must balance between personal interests and the interests of the powers that be. He will have to use all his cunning and skill in order not only to survive in this game, but also to increase his status. In addition, Max has a powerful enemy, which is useless to fight with conventional methods. To win, Max must remember everything his adoptive mother taught him.