If anyone asked where the authority and power of the empire lay, most people would point toward the capital of the Empire, the Holy City of Torra. Located within the Holy City of Torra was the Throne of Eternity, where the Emperor was enshrined. Although the Throne of Eternity was considered the empire’s guiding light as well as a milestone, it wasn’t a living authority.

On the other hand, if utilitarians were asked the same question, they would point toward the ‘Citadel of the Sun,’ where the empire’s Regent, Barth Baltic resided. Citadel of the Sun had the most powerful knight order in the empire. It was the empire’s most powerful armed force.

However, if those who enjoyed talking about the truth privately were asked the same question again, they would point toward the ‘Vatican,’ where the Church was located. The Church made the decisions regarding how the empire’s citizens should think and act. They were a group that represented His Majesty, who was the savior and leader of humankind, and deputized his will. Although some people didn’t believe this to be true, the Pope, Helmut Helvine, believed so.

“...Is there still no message from the Order of the White Crow?”

Helmut was anxiously wandering around the corridor of the Vatican’s terrace. Despite being over ninety years old, his body had no difficulty moving at all. However, recently there had been some news that kept him awake at night.

“N-not yet, Your Holiness.”

It was a question that had been...