Everyone thought Rose, the reluctant clone of the late Emperor Idea, was destined to rule the empire. Then another clone named Idem appeared who had no hesitation about seizing the throne.
Now the battle of wills continues with Idem holding the upper hand. He occupies the royal palace and has taken Ririka -- the palace guard loved by both Idea and Rose -- as prisoner. Rose has already infiltrated the palace once; now he has to get back in for the second time in two days.
