Choy returned to Koryo, where the people mourned the loss of King Jang Ho, but Choy couldn't help but feel like an unworthy son. He was too broken, too lost to lead. The samurai looked to him, but he felt like an imposter in his father's throne room.
And then came Sir Aldric Steelheart, the leader of the knights of Valdore. His offer was tempting: an alliance between Koryo and the knights, who promised protection from external threats like Rokkan, the dark force gathering strength in the east. The knights were known for their military prowess, and their alliance seemed like the only way to secure Koryo's future.
But Choy noticed something in Sir Aldric's eyes—a hunger for something more than just peace. Sir Aldric, though charming, was driven by greed, seeking to exploit Koryo's resources to benefit his own kingdom. The knights took what they wanted, not out of duty, but for power.
Choy didn't trust Sir Aldric, but with Koryo vulnerable, he felt there was no choice but to agree to the alliance.