Five years after reincarnating into the politically fraught Bundarte Empire, young Emperor Carmine is little more than a foolish puppet-or so he would have it seem. Living in the viper's nest that is the imperial court is no easy feat, and Carmine has his hands full feeding them whatever they wish to hear, all while hiding his budding magical abilities. With such a tumultuous upbringing, it's no wonder escape grows more appealing by the day. Meanwhile, Princess Rosaria of the Kingdom of Belvere is at the end of her rope. Her homeland is on the verge of ruin, and salvation is a privilege granted only to those with something to offer in exchange.When the two meet, a chain of events unfolds that turns entire nations on their heads. Whether this bodes well or ill for Carmine's chances of survival remains to be seen.Dive into a rich tapestry of political intrigue in volume 2 of Carmine's survival fantasy epic!