A deformed genius plots vengeance while struggling to survive. A wastrel prince comes old, locating a power he hardly ever imagined. Two worlds are destined to collide. Only one can be ruler.Ruka, called a demon in birth, is a genius. Given birth to malformed and awful into the snow-covered wasteland of the Ascom, he was spared from loss of life by his mother’s love. Now he’s an outcast, consumed with hate for all those who’ve wronged him. But to consider his vengeance, he must initial survive.Across a vast sea in the white-sand island paradise of Sri Kon, Kale is fourth and youngest son of the Sorcerer Ruler. And at 16, Kale is certainly a disappointment. As the 1st prince ever compelled to serve with low-born marines, Kale must show himself and be a man, if not lose all chance of a worthy potential, and any desire to earn the like of his lifestyle.Though they don’t know it, both boys are on the cusp of discovery. Their worlds and lives are destined for greatness, or spoil. However in a changing globe where ash matches paradise, only 1 man can be king….