Victor Steele, Grand Master, resigned due to differing ideals with the Supreme Commander and retreated to the mortal world. As a Prophesying Sword Peddler, Victor met Clara Lin, who grew fond of him. Five years later, the Lin family thrived thanks to Victor's status, but Clara grew disdainful of Victor's work selling swords and began a relationship with Chase Chen. As Victor decided to return as Grand Master, Clara handed him a divorce agreement.
