The Royal Academy is rocked by scandal when a noble student allegedly attacks a commoner student with magic. The situation escalates when the attacker receives minimal punishment, spurring commoners to protest so violently that the school must be closed.

Princess Manaria of the Sousse Kingdom, an old childhood friend of Claire's, shows up to visit her. Manaria has it all—good looks, charisma, tremendous magic proficiency—and to top it off, Claire is quite taken with her. It seems Rae has a new rival...