Maomao’s sharp wits take center stage as she outmaneuvers the sly tactician Lakan in a high-stakes game of elephant chess. This volume dives deep into the shadows of the past, revealing the long-awaited truth behind Maomao’s birth and Lakan’s bittersweet history with a beautiful courtesan.

As Lakan awakens at the Verdigris House, he faces a choice that could change everything while haunted by memories of a love long lost. This lushly illustrated historical mystery continues to weave palace intrigue with herbal medicine expertise in a captivating tale of redemption and family secrets.

• Author: Natsu Hyuuga
• Illustrator: Nekokurage
• Publisher: Square Enix Manga
• Publication Date: July 18, 2023
• Format: Paperback
• Print Length: 176 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 978-1646091348
• Dimensions: 4.97 x 7.13 x 0.56 inches
• Weight: 0.81 lbs