Beneath the Dust, the Crown Still Gleams - Episode 1

The episode opens with the desperate emperor of Drieso entrusting a woman with his last royal heir's safety as rebels close in to kill him. The woman vows to protect the boy, who must now live in hiding under her care to survive. As danger intensifies and the rebels approach, she risks herself to buy the boy time. Later, the boy, Finn Clark, shows promise by winning first place at combat school, raising hope for his future leadership. However, the episode ends with a commanding voice calling Helen urgently, hinting at an approaching new crisis.