Chapter 27 - The Invisible Puppeteer

Jason Valenhart leaned against the polished marble pillars of the grand hall, his gaze drifting over the ballroom bustling with diplomats, nobles, and honor guards. The Valenhart Empire boasted its own well-earned prestige, ranking as the fifth largest nation on the Central Continent. Its vast stretches of land were filled with sublime mountain ranges, vibrant cities woven into a tapestry of history and power. The current ruler, Emperor Leonardo Valenhart, a Divine Rank Knight, wielded influence that instilled both admiration and dread throughout the continent.