The Dragon Republic

Haunted by the atrocities of the Third Poppy War and the devastating power she wields, shaman Rin is a fugitive, struggling with a crippling opium addiction and the relentless demands of the fiery Phoenix god. Though she longs for death, vengeance fuels her resolve: to punish the treacherous Empress who betrayed her homeland. Her desperate quest for justice leads her to the enigmatic Dragon Warlord, a powerful figure plotting to unseat the Empress and forge a new republic from the ashes of Nikan. As Rin immerses herself in the treacherous world of political maneuvering and brutal warfare, she uncovers layers of deceit that challenge her perceptions of allies and enemies alike. The line between hero and monster blurs, forcing Rin to confront the true cost of power and the terrifying sacrifices required to save her country, even if it means unleashing the Phoenix's deadly might once more.