The trail leads Li and Scarlett from the shadowy markets of the clans through bloody battles in Xenos and into the cursed Tengu Forest. There, they uncover the true extent of the Dao Do Clan – prisoners, raids, and a hidden alliance in the shadow of Thororimgod. As friendship and trust are put to the test, Li risks breaking under the weight of his search for the boy Akio. Yet amid the darkness, he meets someone whose name will change everything: N.I.K.O.