Modern war god Zane Lowe transmigrates into the poisoned, disreputable Martial King. He pretends to be a fool, making secret plans. Prince's concubine Scarlett Pembrook, General Colonel Pike, and others covet the White Soldier Tally and martial arts manual. Zane Lowe wins strategist Wyatt Walsh, loyal White Soldier subordinates, and Mara Shaw, Sage, to defuse a Hostile Banquet.
