When the old world's nightmare cleared out, and the dawn came, the real world was ushering in its first sunshine. The storm of Chaos that once sealed off the five continents had retreated to the Sea of Carnos. Even Kanaan, the mysterious realm that had fallen for thousands of years, had resurfaced. Distorted ruins and grotesque landscapes were exposed. The whole world seemed to reveal its real face as if snow melted under the sun.
In the Place of the Golden Roses located in White City, the capital of the Kingdom of Taros, King Rudolph III was listening to the Royal Court Officials' reports. His two daughters were seated beside him, while Grand Duke Loen sat on a chair not far away.