In this retelling of The Emperor's New Clothes, the ghost of a vain emperor is causing trouble in the local village shops, but famed ghost hunters plan to catch the ghost on camera, using the same tricky tactics the emperor's tailors did when he was alive. The ghost of a vain emperor is causing trouble in the local village shops. But famed ghost hunters are on the case. They plan to catch the ghost on camera and win a $1-million-dollar prize! In...

"Princess Ria is finally turning one! Able to walk and talk now, she's just about settled into here new life. her next objective--gain the affection of her aloof father. This may be easier than expected thanks to the mysterious Iron Chancellor, whose appearance has the Crazed-Emperor acting...protective? Who is this man, and what has he done with Caitel?! it turns out Ria may not be the only one starting to feel the father-daughter connection.."--...

"After accidentally encountering her terrifying father Emperor Claude ahead of schedule, Athanasia has to rethink her entire life plan! Any hope of slipping away with a fortune in hidden baubles crumbles under Claude's fierce gaze. Under fear of death, with no choice but to continue her attempts to win the cold emperor's affections, Athanasia's adorable ways become her best bet for safety. So when Athy encounters a magician who sees past her childlike...

"Princess Ria is on a mission! The objective: find out why Asisi is avoiding her. The beautiful knight distances himself every time she's in his sight, but Ria is nothing if not tenacious--and she's enlisted Caitel and Perdel for recon. Operation win over Asisi...commence!"--

"With Lucas's return from the World Tree, Athanasia finally has a way to help her father. Little do they know that a peculiar guest of Duke Alpheus has been pulling dark strings in every interaction, with the emperor being of special interest. Meanwhile, Claude's perplexing ailment seems only to ease under Jeannette's company, but he has slowly been more tolerant of Athanasia's presence. Ever hopeful for any improvement in her father's eyes, Athy...

Licia's moment. With Mireille now a full member of his camp, Ars turns his attention to ending the stalemate in the war of succession. Rosell proposes that they attempt to bring the neighboring province of Paradille to their side. Given Paradille's imperialist leanings, winning them over will require bribing the emperor to act as a mediator on Ars's behalf. And who better to handle such a delicate negotiation than Licia, Ars's clever new bride?

"With her Debutante Ball successfully behind her, Athanasia's social obligations are suddenly overflowing. As correspondence and tea parties fill up her plate, she almost doesn't miss Master Sorcerer Lucas, who is off in search of the World Tree. However, when one gathering goes terribly wrong and Athanasia's powers once again threaten her life, Lucas isn't there to save her--instead, inexplicably, it is Claude who rushes to his daughter's aid. His...

"A young ruler struggles to deal with the fracturing legacy her father the conqueror left behind"--