As the young Chefs of the Academy of Ambrosia continue their search for identity and purpose, the fragile unity of their world begins to unravel . . .

Having restored essence to his hometown of Sain, Archie Kent heads back to the Academy fueled by dreams of redeeming his family's name. But he doesn't return alone. His father, Arty, is embarking on a long-overdue quest to rejoin Chef society by earning his yellow jacket. But will his late-blooming rise to greatness cast a shadow over Archie's own aspirations?

Meanwhile, Ambrosia City is awhirl with festivities for the Ambrosial Summit, a celebration of unity among the kingdoms but also a stage for political maneuvering and power struggles. Against this backdrop, Archie reevaluates his destiny. Inspired by the great fighters of legend and encouraged by arena organizers, he throws himself into training to compete in the Serving Bowl, discovering his talent for professional magic combat. But his ambitions strain his relationships, particularly with Blanche, who's attempting to carve out her own life beyond her family's expectations.

Nori, on the other hand, is drawn into Grand King Flambé's orbit, becoming an unlikely caretaker for the dying man and learning closely guarded secrets about the unification of the kingdoms. As buried histories resurface and the foundations of United Ambrosia are called into question, the students begin to realize they're living through a transformation much larger than their own transition to adulthood.

The third volume of the hit fantasy adventure series—with almost 350,000 views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

Tropes include: coming of age, hero's journey, restoring family honor, rivals to romance, magic school, and the chosen one.