We come face-to-face with the person our protagonist considered the great bully who spurred him to take action a world away. Was his perception accurate? Meanwhile, through her, we see that the crisis in Mars' eastern hemisphere has deepened, and the region is rapidly escalating toward war. However, her further part in the impasse is not guaranteed.

The second chapter in "The Fall of the Fated Queen," serial #1 of 5 set in my space opera universe, is here! Enjoy it free!