Talismans of Sin. Poison and Opium, #2

A tithe of blood, an oath of loyalty. Lady Shadow's plans are slowly coming together. Armed with the strength of two ancient dragon demons, there's little standing in the way of her vision: a decimated Giahatian Empire. Yet, Kanashimi grows distant, Saigai refuses to be tamed, and the whereabouts of their four siblings remain unknown. To make matters worse, the Priestess of Shadow can't shake the nagging feeling that she's missed an opportunity to eliminate her most annoying obstacle-two young spies who know far too much.
All the while, Daisuke and Obito survived an explosion, shadowy magic, and a trip to one of Perena's worst cities. However, once they're at home in the Capital, things hardly feel safer. Scandals, threats, and betrayals erupt on every side as they draw closer to the truth about the Shadow Priestess. And what of the black aura surrounding the charm Daisuke's kept hidden for the last three years?