DIANA Bunko: In the Golden Shining Empire 4 ~The Emperor Who Learned Forgiveness and the Cross-Dressing Imperial Consort Carry On a New Life~, final volume of the historical romance series 'In the Golden Shining Empire,' to be released on April 3, 2026!

ICE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Katsuji Hamasaki), an Impress Group company specializing in digital-first publishing and media, released the final volume of the In the Golden Empire series on April 3, 2026. Published under the DIANA Bunko label—a romance line catering to adult women—the concluding title is In the Golden Empire 4: The Emperor Who Learned Forgiveness Carries on New Life with the Cross-Dressing Empress (Author: Touka Sakuraki; Illustrator: Chizuru Kai). The book is available across various e-book platforms, including Kindle and Comic Seymour.

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In the Golden Shining Empire 4

~The Emperor Who Learned Forgiveness and the Cross-Dressing Imperial Consort Carry On a New Life~

Author: Touka Ouki／Illustrator: Chizuru Kai

What lies beyond those crimson eyes—a trail of blood or the dawn of love? The epic saga of the Sherkless Empire, a tale of hatred transcended and lives intertwined, finally reaches its conclusion!!

Ten years. Ten long years of waiting. To bring a definitive end to the protracted conflict with the Kingdom of Shultettet, Emperor Elresh finally issues the order for a full-scale mobilization. Entrusted with the defense of the capital, the cross-dressing Empress Gladys sees off her husband as he marches to war, accompanied by the former emperor he once held captive.

Yet, upon the battlefield intended to be the final chapter toward peace, the shadow of the continent’s most lethal clan of executioners begins to loom. Master swordsman Rif, who sacrificed his sword arm to protect the bond with his beloved wife, and Citris, who waits with unwavering faith in him. Lagrem, struggling to forge his own path for the sake of his beloved after overcoming a gruesome past, and Nora, who supports him with total devotion. Each gathers under Elresh’s banner to fight as one.

What lies beyond the gaze of the crimson-eyed Elresh—a trail of blood or the dawn of love? The epic saga of the Sherkless Empire, depicting the sublimation of hatred and the connection of lives, finally reaches its conclusion!!

Book Information

Title: In the Golden Shining Empire 4: The Emperor Who Learned Forgiveness Carries on a New Life with His Cross-Dressing Imperial Consort

Author: Touka Ouki

Illustrator: Chizuru Kai

Release Date: April 3, 2026

Reference Price: 550 yen (excluding tax)

Label: DIANA Bunko

Publisher: Tenkaisha

ISBN: 9784295325635

ASIN: B0GR45V2LX

Tenkaisha Official Book Page: https://tenkaisha.com/?p=8895

<Major Sales Outlets>

Available at various e-book stores including Amazon Kindle, Piccoma, Comic Seymour, Rakuten Kobo, d-book, au Book Pass, honto, BOOK☆WALKER, and BookLive.

*Sales will begin sequentially at each store as preparations are completed.*

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[ICE Co., Ltd.] http://www.ice-inc.co.jp/

Location: Jinbocho Mitsui Building, 1-105 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051

Established: February 20, 2006

Capital: 100 million yen

Fiscal Year: April 1 to March 31

Number of Employees: 70 (as of March 31, 2024)

President & CEO: Katsuji Hamasaki

Business Description: IT consulting and solution business for digital content distribution.

[Impress Group] https://www.impressholdings.com/

A media group with Impress Holdings, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuki Tsukamoto) as its holding company. The group operates highly specialized media, services, and solution businesses focused on key themes such as IT, Music, Design, Mountains & Nature, Aviation & Railways, Mobile Services, and Academic/Science & Engineering. Additionally, the group handles the development and operation of platforms for content businesses.