A month after Valerius' defeat, Zenki and the others were on their way to the Valorian Empire to address the aftermath of the battle and the future of the realm. The news of Emperor Valerius' death had spread far and wide, leaving the empire in a state of uncertainty and fear.
As they arrived at the capital city of the Valorian Empire, they were met with a mixture of relief and apprehension from the citizens. The defeat of their tyrannical Emperor brought a glimmer of hope, but the people were also unsure of what the future held.
At the heart of the city, they were greeted by a group of senior officials who had managed to maintain some semblance of order in the Emperor's absence. These officials were eager to hear the accounts of Zenki and his companions, wanting to understand the events that led to Valerius' downfall.
