The Trials were meant to forge a warrior. Now, they are the spark for a war. House de'Minziar lays siege to Leoncrest Academy, bringing an army to its gates and demanding surrender. Zeke stands caught between completing his family's legacy and defending his home. With his friends by his side and his brother's legacy on his shoulders, he must transform from student to leader. The corrupt nobles of House de'Minziar advance. A dragon circles overhead promising destruction. . The Trials were never just about strength. They were about preparing a hero to be the realm's last defense.