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The story begins in the wake of the old King's
death in battle. Jin, the new King, is viewed by
his council and even his protector, Namjoon, as
a delicate scholar and musician unfit for war. Facing an imminent siege by the massive Crimson Army led by the brutal Lord Malakor, the council of elders (Lord Vance, General Kael, and the High Priest) decides to smuggle Jin to a "safe house" in the Northern Mountains-effectively a cage.
Jin refuses to flee, arguing that his departure would cause the kingdom to surrender. In a heated confrontation in the watchtower, Namjoon confesses that his duty is to keep Jin breathing, even if it means Jin hates him for it.
Jin, asserting his royal blood, declares he is the "son of the Lion" and will not run.