Lace longs to protect her country. Kiren lusts for revenge. Their lives have been intertwined from a young age. Together, they must work to save the empire of Aribel from certain ruin. Here, Heroes and Villains bestowed with special Powers fight an eternal battle, each struggling to earn a place in the sun. With Paragon, the empress, irreversibly wounded, no one remains to stand against the leader of all Villains, Lord Ender. Forge, with a body made of iron and fire. Fade, who can change his face as easily as his shoes, known as a scorpion who fights with poison. Red Mist, closest to Ender, with a Power unknown. Ripper, who can multiply the muscle in selected parts of his body at will, a monster without remorse. These are the four commanders of the Dark Eye, Ender's cabal of Villains. Only Kiren and Lace realize the threat they pose. But will their efforts be enough?