His father was an assassin. His fate is predetermined. His love is unattainable. When Takeo's family is murdered, Otori Shigeru himself saves his life – the leader of the Otori clan. From him, Takeo learns sword fighting and etiquette. However, Takeo turns to even darker arts, such as his ability to become invisible. Without these skills, Takeo would not survive – but with them, he becomes entangled in a world of lies and intrigue. When he falls in love with Kaede, whose beauty leaves people speechless, he finds himself in grave danger. The beginning of the international megabestselling Asian fantasy, for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Sophie Kim, and Amélie Wen Zhao. An extraordinary novel full of passion and intoxicating allure.