Prime Scholar Finn Kane banished to Northgarde for industrial construction. He transforms it into a prosperous city. Emperor Zhu Chengqian falls ill amidst a power grab by the Second Prince. Emperor and Imperial Grandson flee to Northgarde, witness its transformation, realize they banished a genius. Aristocratic families, ministers, and the prince attack. With Northgarde as his foundation, Finn Kane will reshape the Veridian Empire.