It's no wonder that the upper echelons of the Azure Empire were so enraged; their tangible interests had been adversely affected.
Since the establishment of the Devil Guild, the various measures of the Azure Empire had been continually challenged.
Especially their plans to eradicate the Dark Lords and fully unify the Eastern Shore.
Now, these plans were utterly stalled.
Every time the empire's army made a move, the Dark Lords would receive forewarning.
This led the empire's leadership to suspect treachery within their ranks.
Yet, upon thorough investigation, it wasn't as straightforward as suspected betrayal.
Furthermore, sustaining a war incurs enormous costs.
Even though the Azure Empire boasts immense power, the Dark Lords are no pushovers.
And the Heroes they recruit aren't fools either.
