News of the Serin Empire's first victory spread rapidly over the continent.
With the Mevani people already in shambles from the recent uprising and poor governance, the takeover proceeded smoothly.
The operation was conducted entirely by the First and Third Generals of Serin, with all word of the Dragon Emperor kept mute.
Where was he?
After personally defeating Mevani's king, what had happened to him?
The official declaration was that the Emperor was heading the movement from within the palace, too busy with his official affairs to make an appearance.
The truth, however, was a little different.
After collapsing in the royal hall, Calix was quickly moved to a bedroom, and guards were stationed outside.
The only two people allowed to go in and out of that room were Colonel Senf, who served as the Emperor's attendant, and one of the Serin military's doctors.
