The Dragon Republic

In a world still reeling from the devastation of the Third Poppy War, Rin, a fierce warrior and shaman, finds herself fleeing from her past and the horrors that continue to haunt her. Struggling to come to terms with the brutality of her actions and their consequences, she embarks on a journey fraught with danger and moral ambiguity. As political turmoil brews, her path crosses with both allies and adversaries, each pushing her to confront the deeper ramifications of conflict and power.

Haunted by the choices she made during the war, Rin must navigate a treacherous landscape where loyalty is uncertain, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. As she grapples with her identity and the burdens of her powers, she recognizes that the path to salvation may demand sacrifices she never imagined. The stakes are higher than ever as she strives to carve out a future in a land where trust is a rare commodity.

With intricate world-building and complex characters, the narrative explores themes of ambition, survival, and the relentless pursuit of change. Rin's evolution from a girl shaped by desperation to a leader forging her destiny captures the tumultuous spirit of a land poised between destruction and rebirth.