Evan Lester, the eldest son of Shawn Lester, is cruelly abandoned by his stepmother, Jane Wood, after falling gravely ill with tuberculosis. Left to fend for himself, fate intervenes when Derek Locke takes him in. Under Derek's guidance, Evan trains relentlessly in combat for ten years. His efforts culminate in the prestigious Combat Tournament, where he emerges victorious, earning the title of "Combat King" and bringing order to the land.
