Twelve Kingdoms - Chapter 3 - Coup
The first book of the 12 Kingdoms thunders to a close as Youko finally  confronts her destiny.  Her path is blocked by former friend Sugimoto, and  the jealous King of Ko.  The King tries to force duty-bound Kourin to find  Youko and assassinate her.  Youko is no longer one to be taken lightly,  however; she defends herself from her enemies, and is ready  to take up  Sugimoto's challenge one final time.  Youko's fate has become reality, and  now no one can stop her legend from being written.