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

I sat by the fire brazier with Kesar. She was tending to the burn on my upper left arm. I hadn't realized I got burned until then. 


"My lady, your injury has worsened," Kesar said. "You might need to drink some of the divine Soma." 


"I thought it was just a minor burn. Is it that bad?" I asked, wincing a little when Kesar applied some more cooling balm on it. 


"A holy drink is more effective since you were burned by no ordinary flames," Kesar said. 


"It was no ordinary flame all right! It burst out from Morokot's freaking hand!" 


"Lady Morokot was given the gift of fire," Kesar told me. "It's the five-colored flames of Lord Agni. I am amazed that you were unaware of the pain, but you may fall ill if we leave the wound untended." 


Now that Kesar mentioned it, I noticed the stinging pain had indeed sharpened. It felt like a snakebite. 


"Well, I could use the holy drink now," I said with a grimace. 


Chapter 26