The Deposed Princess's Reign

Anya Crestwood saved Chu. Emperor Merrick ordered a political marriage. Anya refused. Merrick dispatched assassins. Julian Sterling saved Anya. Anya learned she was the Azure Pavilion Heiress. Merrick ambushed the Pavilion. Anya marched on the imperial city. Walden was punished. Merrick abdicated. Anya, refusing the throne, endorsed Nina Crestwood. Anya returned to Mount Cinderfall. Julian joined her.