The once-revered Greatcoats, royal magistrates who dispensed justice across the land, are now reviled outcasts in a kingdom shattered by betrayal. Facio, Kest, and Brasti, the last remnants of their order, have seen their king murdered and his head impaled, their idealistic dreams crushed under the heel of corrupt Dukes. Reduced to cynical, tattered mercenaries, their lives take a perilous turn when they stumble upon their employer's corpse and are cunningly framed for the murder. This isn't just a coincidence; it's a chilling escalation of the same royal conspiracy that toppled their king. Now, as the plot unfurls its dark tendrils into Rijou, the most corrupt city in the land, the trio finds themselves battling not just for their lives, but for the life of an innocent young girl caught in the crosshairs. In a world where nobility is tyrannical and chivalry is dead, these disgraced heroes must rely on their wit, their blades, and their unshakeable brotherhood to carve out justice from the jaws of chaos.
Critical Reception
"Praised for its thrilling blend of swashbuckling adventure and gritty fantasy, "Traitor's Blade" is celebrated as a standout debut that revitalizes the classic tale of heroic camaraderie with a darker, more cynical edge."