While living and working with the erstwhile Dark One Gholl, Flio finds hope that one day the deep rift between humanity and demonkind may be mended. But along with hope comes uncertainty as he grapples with the true extent of his magical power—and how to put it to use for the good of the world. But the disgraced former king of Klyrode has plans of his own. When the king-turned-kingpin's foxy new friends throw the economy into an uproar, Flio finds himself caught up in the calamity of commerce. Will he ever achieve the quiet, easygoing life he yearns for?