Reinhardt's support greatly pleased Asa Amigul. The idea that the Winged Tribe could also be brought over into his camp made Asa overjoyed.
The Winged Tribe, with its powerful aerial combat capabilities, had long been both exploited and feared by the Goblin Emperor Amigul. If not, the Goblins wouldn't have supported the Hawkmen.
Asa Amigul quickly wrote a letter and sent it to the East Coast, making many promises to Jano, asking for his military support. Jano agreed and began preparing his forces for the upcoming battle.
Meanwhile, inside the Proadas Palace, the sound of objects crashing to the ground filled the air, accompanied by a furious roar.
Inside the grand hall, Emperor Milan Amigul swung his sword, slashing through the table and everything on it.
It was already difficult to resist the four rebel princes' attacks, but time was on Milan's side—he still had hope for victory if he held on. However, he never expected his usually obedient younger brother, Asa Amigul, to suddenly raise an army in rebellion.
In just three months, Asa Amigul had broken through the southern region, with many Goblin nobles surrendering. The royal family was in turmoil, and most of the local lords and nobles had lost their fighting spirit.
Reluctantly, Emperor Milan Amigul withdrew elite forces from the frontlines to defend the south. The elite forces led by the legendary general, Thorn, managed to hold Asa Amigul's army at Amber River.
However, this strategic shift left the other battlefronts vulnerable, especially with the forces of the other four princes.
Year 301 of the Goblin Empire.
May 1st.
Thorn seized the opportunity and decisively defeated Asa Amigul's army at Amber River. Just as the army was on the verge of collapsing, Jano arrived with a thousand-winged soldiers.
In this battle, Jano held back his full strength, fighting to a stalemate with Thorn. The Winged Army descended from the skies, catching Thorn's forces off guard and giving Asa's army the time it needed to regroup and avoid a complete retreat.
The two armies once again faced off at Amber River.
June 3rd.
The tide of the war shifted suddenly.
Prince Fifteen, from the Mund Plains, defeated the Emperor's defenders and led his army directly to Proadas.
June 7th.
The western city of Faray, loyal to the Emperor, was breached. The royal Faray family was killed by Prince Eighteen's orders, and the army marched straight for the capital.
June 8th.
The Frost Clan of Giants in the northern region responded to Prince Twenty-One's call, breaking through the gates of Galsor City and heading south.
June 13th.
In the western region, the Romand family of Count Roman City surrendered to Prince Twenty-Five, opening the eastern gates to allow the army to advance.
June 14th.
The southern army was ambushed by the human griffin riders, and the two-pronged attack caused the entire southern army to collapse. Legendary general Thorn tried to persuade them to surrender, but was surrounded and killed. From then on, no one could block the northern advance.
Asa Amigul seized the moment and moved north, marching day and night toward Proadas.
July 29th.
The combined armies of the five princes were on the verge of Proadas. Jano, watching from Asa's camp, saw the city gates forged from the skull of a Thunder Titan, and a deep sense of nostalgia filled him.
Once again, he was attacking this city as an invader.
July 30th.
It was unclear what agreement the five princes had reached, but they began attacking the city in separate groups.
August 19th.
Proadas was breached!
The army entered the royal palace, but Emperor Milan Amigul was nowhere to be found. The five princes began fighting for the throne.
At first, the fighting between the armies was somewhat contained, but by August 30th, a minor incident sparked the first violent clash. The battles in the city grew fierce, and as the fighting escalated, it started to harm the Goblin civilians.
Many civilians were killed in the chaos, and the streets ran with blood. Proadas was on the verge of being destroyed.
At this crucial moment, the Great Sage Azeba appeared. With the power of a demigod and his commanding presence, he quelled the rebellious nobles and forcefully suppressed the five armies.
Azeba had ascended to the status of a demigod.
The five princes panicked. If Azeba had any desire to claim the throne, their fate would not be favorable.
Fortunately, Azeba had no such ambitions.
September 1st.
Azeba summoned the five princes to the royal palace.
"The Empire is without a ruler. I will choose one of you to become the Emperor."
"Therefore, each of you must answer one question!"
"I will base my decision on your answers."
"Who will go first?"