After being used by her stepbrother and the Empress, as well as being abused by her adopted family and husband, Neris is poisoned. She dies cursing all those who have tormented and used her, only to return back to the age of twelve, when all her misfortunes began. Given a second chance, Neris vows revenge on all who have wronged her before she dies. "The bifurcation of my misfortune, the beginning of my rage. Here, where it all began, I will make them pay."