The Island Nation of Jistav was a unique entity, governed by a council of the most powerful individuals on the island. The Sovereigns.
This enigmatic nation was situated on a mysterious moving island, inaccessible by teleportation gates, which made it virtually impossible to conquer by conventional means.
Founded approximately 2600 years after the Great Transgression, Jistav had maintained its independence for centuries, defying the United Human Empire's attempts to assert dominance.
The nation's origins were rooted in the vision of three level 9 system holders, who at the time, were the epitome of human strength.
The empire's initial plans to conquer Jistav were quickly abandoned when they realized the enormity of the task.
The moving island, devoid of teleportation gates, made it a logistical nightmare to launch a successful invasion.
Moreover, the presence of level 9 system holders on the island served as a formidable deterrent, forcing the empire to reconsider its ambitions and ultimately recognize Jistav's sovereignty.
But ultimately, The United Human Empire's decision to spare Jistav from conquest was largely influenced by the diplomatic interventions of the elves, dwarves, and beastmen.
During the empire's formative years, the first emperor, Vestaq Vers Heidal, had embarked on a campaign to unify the human nations under his rule.
However, his efforts were met with resistance from many nations, prompting Vestaq to launch a series of military campaigns to assert his dominance.
The non-human nations, adopting a policy of non-interference, chose not to intervene in the conflict, believing it to be an internal human affair.
They underestimated Vestaq's determination and military prowess, expecting him to suffer defeat.
However, Vestaq's forces, although outnumbered, achieved a series of decisive victories, conquering nation after nation.
The empire's greatest challenge came in the form of the Holy Empire of Lumina, a powerful nation blessed by the goddess of light, Lumina.
The empire's hero, chosen by Lumina, proved no match for Vestaq's overwhelming might.
The Holy Empire of Lumina fell, and the remaining nations, realizing the futility of resistance, swore allegiance to Vestaq in exchange for autonomy and the right to retain their territories.
The United Human Empire's formation marked a significant turning point in the continent's history, with Vestaq's conquests earning the admiration of even the djinn.
Approximately two centuries later, the Island Nation of Jistav emerged, roughly a century after Vestaq's passing.
As the empire's new ruler, Vestaq's successor, sought to expand the empire's borders by declaring war on Jistav, the non-human nations intervened, determined to prevent another devastating conflict.
It is likely that the elves, dwarves, and beastmen felt a sense of responsibility, having failed to stop Vestaq's initial conquest of humanity.
This time, they chose to take a stand, ensuring that the Island Nation of Jistav would remain an independent entity, free from the empire's dominance.
Jason, the protagonist of the game was from the Island.
Objectively speaking, his actions were downright reprehensible.
He had a knack for poaching other men's romantic interests and flouting Imperial law with impunity.
In hindsight, it's astonishing he got away with so much.
My thoughts drifted to the pivotal battle at the end of the first game.
Ryuk had every opportunity to emerge victorious.
However, his infatuation with Marianne Von Ainsworth, the game's main heroine, clouded his judgment and ultimately led to his downfall.
If only he hadn't been so besotted, he might have triumphed over Jason and altered the course of events.
Haaa.
The mere thought of Jason was enough to elicit a sigh of frustration.
His supporters, however, were an entirely different story. My half-sister, Arianell, Marianne, my fiancée and the daughter of a Duke, and even Christina, all fell under his spell. It was as if they were blinded by his charisma.
After Ryuk's demise, Arianell ascended to the throne, becoming a mere puppet empress.
The once-mighty United Human Empire began to crumble, its foundations weakened by the gradual erosion of its territories.
Small baronies and counties were the first to declare independence, and Jason, with his naive and idealistic views, advised Arianell to permit their secession.
Arianell, besotted with Jason, obliged, and the empire's decline accelerated.
The Dukes, who had initially attempted to quell the rebellions, were forced to desist, their efforts undermined by the Empress's own instructions.
The final blow came when a dukedom declared its independence, marking the end of the United Human Empire's reign.
The greatest, largest, and most powerful human nation in history had fallen, brought low by the ineptitude of its rulers.
A foolish prince and princess, blinded by their emotions, had sealed the empire's fate.