Agravain's Stand

As Leon organized the army's withdrawal from the continent, Mordred's orders took advantage of this gap, carried at breakneck speed by messengers to India.

India was land Mordred had conquered while leading his army. After the victory, Mordred had left some troops stationed there to maintain order.

Although the Empire's military districts had a rotation system, their foundation remained unchanged. Most of them had been successfully won over by Mordred and were his trusted subordinates.

There was nothing outwardly unusual about Mordred's orders. The Emperor had been gravely wounded and taken hostage by Artoria, who had now bewitched the army into open rebellion. Taking over the main camp was also for the sake of...