Rhys Shaw travels to the Serene Dynasty border as a lowly soldier. Facing foreign enemies and wrongly accused Elara Grant, he uses modern knowledge to survive. He captures Grief-shadow Gulch, builds an army, winning Morgan and Ruby Lynn's allegiance. When The Wolven Empire invades, the corrupt Serene Dynasty appeases. Rhys Shaw fights the foe, executes corrupt officials. When the old order fails, he leads cavalry to overthrow the dynasty and unite the world.
