Philomel, mistreated by her adopted father, Emperor Eustis, finds a book of prophecy in the garden, detailing her misfortune and demise at the hands of the Emperor and his real daughter, Ellensia. After reading it, she embarks on a journey to become befitting of the crown in a desperate attempt to survive, meeting her real father, the Magic Tower Master Leguin and her three half-brothers: Lexion, Cadin, and Jeremiah. She also begins to harbour feelings for her fiancé Nasar Abridon.
Yi-jae, a shaman-in-training, reincarnates into the body of 'Hailey Duncan'. She finds herself whisked away into an arranged marriage with the King of Kaien, Roderick. With the ability to see spirits, she takes notice of the various malicious spirits surrounding Roderick and embarks on a journey to exorcise them all. In the process, their love for each other deepens, helping Yi-jae rediscover self-love, identity, and warmth.
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