Humanity races endlessly, dreaming of becoming the Lord of Time—believing that only by mastering time can they find true freedom in a relentless world. Yet even the divine beasts who govern the flow of time are trapped by the very power they possess, as their greatest gift has become an inescapable burden. Now, a breathtaking battle of supernatural abilities is about to unfold. But does the crown of the Lord of Time truly exist?

1985年，战后的西贡仍处于改革开放之际，巷弄街灯昏黄，社区大门紧闭，年轻译者准备搬进，却苦不得其门而入，好在女子顺手相助，留下彼此难忘的那夜相识。他肩负着〈小王子〉重新出版的翻译工作，但目光却总是追寻着经营社区小餐馆的她。走廊擦肩问候、邻里谈天齐聚，无数个夜，那朵玫瑰，悄然在他的心里曼延滋长⋯⋯