Since the death of her mother, Nikita Azarova has been traveling with her father, who is an archaeologist. On one research trip, her father brings her to an ancient city of Angkor, where she hopes to get a sense of connection with her mother's birthplace. Instead, something happens when they arrive at the Lost City. Soon, Nikita discovers the secret that leads her to activate the Lunar Gate and plunge herself into another realm where gods and demons exist. 

There are quests to prove courage and friendship tie, the love interests that test the young girl's naive heart. Everything that happens to Nikita is out of this world -literally.

Daughter of the Naga

The next morning, Kesar fetched me light breakfast consisted of rice cakes, honey, and bitter herbal tea. It was my first day in the capital. Tepi told me to get ready for the training in the morning. She said I needed to learn plenty of things before the Holy Games. 


I was in the freshly clean clothes that Kesar gave me, and the nice fragrant bath I took made me feel almost golden. I didn't know what I was supposed to do. I wasn't sure this was what I wanted. 


"My lady, the others are waiting for you outside," she said. 


I took a long deep breath and stood up. Kesar went to grab my satchel for me, knowing that it was what I always carried around since the first day. Indeed, it somehow comforted me. 


"I shall see you at the Terrace of Elephant afterward," Kesar said with a soft smile. 


"Behind the Great Temple, my lady," she said. "They set a practice ground there at our encampment. It's not that far from the Palace." 


Chapter 17