With a profound sense of duty and an unyielding iron toughness, the Burgundian weapon master Hagen von Tronje stands as a bulwark against the tide of crisis that threatens to engulf the kingdom. His unwavering commitment to his people and his role as a protector is evident in every moment he spends safeguarding their safety and stability. However, beneath this stoic exterior lies a complex and often turbulent inner world. Hagen harbors a secret affection for the king’s daughter, Kriemhild, which adds another layer of emotional conflict to his already challenging existence. Despite his feelings, Hagen represses them, unable to act on them due to the societal norms and the expectations placed upon him as a noble warrior. This internal struggle creates a profound sense of isolation and pain. The arrival of Siegfried of Xanten in Worms, known far and wide as a legendary dragon slayer, further complicates Hagen’s life. Siegfried’s unpredictable nature and his unorthodox methods threaten to destabilize the carefully maintained order that Hagen has worked so hard to uphold. Hagen must navigate this new challenge with both his strategic acumen and his deep-seated loyalty to the kingdom, all while grappling with his personal demons and his forbidden feelings for Kriemhild. As the tension between tradition and innovation rises, Hagen finds himself at a crossroads—balancing the need to maintain the status quo with the necessity of adapting to an uncertain future. His journey is one of both external conflict and internal discovery, as he learns to reconcile his duties, his love, and his past in the face of an increasingly complex world.