Orphan Ethan Vail endures brutal torture in Prague’s underground arena to pay off his fiancée Evelyn’s $80 million debt. On his deathbed, he learns the ordeal is a cruel loyalty test devised by the spoiled Blackwood heiress. Guided by the God of Lies Loki, Ethan completes a 72-hour betrayal trial, unlocking divine judgment powers before his demise.
He revives as the long-comatose sole heir of the powerful North Star Syndicate. He bankrupts the Blackwood Group, torments the mastermind behind his ruin, and drives the remorseful Evelyn insane. Finally, Ethan rejects divine ascension, choosing mortal life with his loyal caregiver.
