The Trial of the Elements is coming, which will determine whether the princess will become Empress. As it approaches, Alexandra begins to feel that events around her are developing at an unimaginable speed. To return alive and become a ruler, you need to learn a lot. The Guardians will help you master magic, the Clans will train you in unraveling intrigues, and your father will force you to choose between two evils, which, as everyone knows, is another assortment. And then there are the contenders for the princess’s personal sympathy, playing some of their own games, which a young girl will understand not yet given. Therefore, the study continues, just like the steps on the chessboard in the game for the imperial throne.