When Veronica rode on the White Oak and was sailing on the spacious Dolgon River, when the Cecil territory's first brick-kiln yard was emitting smoke, when St. Soniel City's influential nobles and the king's advisers were discussing the southern border's situation and the conflicts between the warlocks and Mages in the north… the Typhon Empire's strongest knight lord, Duke Ferdinand Wendell, was caught up in deep anxiety.
He was situated in a residence within the empire and was standing in a tall tower while looking down at the majestic imperial capital. Occasionally, he would look at that pitch-black imperial palace that was enveloped in prestige.
This was the capital of the Typhon Empire, Aldernon.
