Rise of the Scorned Heir

Kane Garrison, House Garrison's heir. Father missing, engagement to Princess Serena broken, betrothed to Princess Elara. Emperor reduces vassals' power. Kane obtains The Celestial Codex, cultivating power by absorbing negative emotions. Preparing for his wedding, barbarians invade; Emperor forces him to lead the army. Kane leads troops, vowing to reverse his disastrous beginning.