Following the banquet of the Crown Prince's coming-of-age ceremony, the emperor requested the guests' presence to witness the first imperial march of the crown princess, who was also the empire's first female knight. Meanwhile, others busied themselves preparing for their imminent departure to war.
The emperor's decision to declare war during a time of peace sparked debate among the people. Some argued it was unnecessary, while others believed it was an opportunity to demonstrate the Valentino Empire's strength and expand its territory.
Amidst this, the sudden appointment of the crown princess as a knight and the law of woman empowerment did not go unnoticed.
The noble faction grew restless as their years of careful plotting to overthrow the emperor continually failed; they could neither assassinate the emperor nor control the crown prince.
