Yatze Congyi is a young officer-in-training, sent to study in the capital on account of his Regret affinity: the ability to catch glimpses of the future. Armed only with his wit and remarkable prescience, he intends to make a name for himself among the Union's most powerful practitioners.

Yet, other plans are also afoot within Ichormai's walls. Not to mention the Crowned Prime's new retainer, a Death practitioner with a mysterious past...

This is an official sidestory to The Menocht Loop, which I am writing in collaboration with caerulex. It runs in parallel with some small intersections with the main story, but overall will be focusing on different characters and exploring the world in greater depth. So even if The Menocht Loop wasn't your cup of tea you might enjoy this, and reading caerulex's story isn't required before reading.