Thousand Lakes Region of the Maple Leaf Forest.
Several major events had unfolded recently. With the devastation of war finally over, the survivors should have been devoting themselves to building new lives.
But no one could turn a blind eye to the fact that House Vera's members included a large number of Cultists.
"They were the ones who brought the Demons here!"
Duchess Vera was left bewildered by the rumors.
"Who exactly is slandering House Vera's reputation?"
Murderous intent filled Duchess Vera's eyes, yet she could find no target. Not one of the knights she sent out returned with a name.
Regardless, the rumors had already spread, naturally causing widespread chaos. That chaos mingled with the disputes the war had left between the nobles, and new wars broke out.
Still reeling with shock and anger, Duchess Vera soon realized that these wars were part of a political storm.
"Who could it be?"
She considered the possibilities. She herself had the power to do this, but aside from House Vera, the other great nobles had been slaughtered or driven into hiding by the Holy Kingdom Knights. They barely had time to recover their wealth, let alone stir up another war.
But who else could it be?
The Grand Cathedral of Light.
As a member of the Columbus Royal Family, Sebastian had finally found a little of the dignity and pleasure befitting a royal prince in this land far from home. He gazed thoughtfully at the men of House Vera kneeling before him.
"You're saying Duchess Vera should not be the head of House Vera?"
"Yes, Bishop. House Vera should not be governed by a woman. It is a desecration of our bloodline!"
The man on the floor spoke with bitter resentment, leaving Sebastian somewhat puzzled.
"Then are the recent rumors true?