As war consumes sixteenth-century Asia, young commander Lin Meiyun becomes the guardian of the legendary Jade Armor, only to discover that its true burden is carrying the memories of General Jian Ren—the celebrated hero whose greatest battles were fought in silence. While the African warrior Yasuke struggles to earn his place in history, Lin must decide whether honoring Jian Ren's legacy means preserving the legend...or revealing the painful truth that created it before another empire repeats his fate.

Can someone truly honor a legend without first understanding the burden that created it?