The Serpent Called Mercy

Lythlet and her friend Desil, trapped in poverty and debt, become arena conquerors fighting sun-cursed beasts to survive, only to attract the attention of match-master Dothilos, who favors Lythlet’s cunning. As her ambitions for fame and wealth grow, she finds herself entangled in a complex web of politics and deception. Facing difficult choices, Lythlet must decide whether pursuing her dreams is worth sacrificing her honor and friendship.