If time had turned back two or three years, Andreus would have been far more famous than Menilman.
The Empire's First Rose!
That was no insignificant title.
But the Black Phoenix Dynasty's youngest Saint Rank was a genuinely illustrious reputation.
Yet their identities and status were now worlds apart. Menilman had become a pillar of the Empire of Fars navy.
Andreus had become Charlotte Mecklen's retainer!
Well, it was rather remarkable.
Andreus had previously joined Charlotte because the Black Phoenix Dynasty had fallen and he had quarreled with his father. It had only been a temporary expedient, but if anyone now asked Andreus to leave, he would certainly draw his sword without hesitation to defend his right to remain aboard the Holy Light Divine Kingdom.
After hearing Andreus's account, Menilman was so shaken that she could not put it into words for a long while. She said, "You haven't returned to Fars yet, so you probably don't know the current situation. Mosred has joined Midafis, and they are raising the banner of rebellion, swearing to drive Emperor Brittany from the imperial throne. Besides them, several nobles of the Axel Family have also launched a rebellion, echoing Midafis from afar."
Charlotte was mildly surprised and asked, "Hasn't His Imperial Majesty wiped them out yet?"
Menilman said, "Some disagreements arose over the division of the Black Phoenix Dynasty. The Four Great Empires are now at daggers drawn, and war could break out again at any moment."
"His Majesty Brittany and Antonio are both at the front lines, with no strength to spare for suppressing the rebels."
Charlotte had thought the Old Continent would be at peace after the Black Phoenix Dynasty was divided. He had not expected that, after being away for perhaps a year, the Old Continent was still at war.