An Ember in the Ashes

In a world inspired by ancient Rome, Laia is a slave living under the oppressive Martial Empire. When her brother is arrested for treason, she is forced to become a spy for rebels in exchange for their help. At the Empire's military academy, she encounters Elias, a soldier who is secretly opposed to the tyranny he enforces. As their paths intertwine, Laia and Elias must navigate a perilous landscape where their choices could alter the fate of the Empire itself.