Knight

The morning of January 9, 1927.

Gilan Iros, the Bremen Empire's newly appointed Executive Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivered a speech at the Four Directions Palace in the capital, Muse City, stirring up a tremendous uproar throughout the Empire.

The emotions the public had suppressed for so long were finally released through this broadcast declaring war.

Countless people gathered before their radios. When they heard the young man declare, "This war will not end until one side is dead!" they raised their arms and shouted, punching the air.

As the spokesperson representing the Head of State and declaring war on the Federation on the Empire's behalf, Gilan Iros naturally entered the public eye as well.

His speech was both rousing and deeply moving, resonating greatly with the people of the Empire.

In an instant, Gilan became a household name across the Empire.

At only twenty-one years old, he had entered the center of imperial power and taken on the role of Executive Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position representing the Empire's very image!

He was handsome and stood tall and straight. Rumor had it that his personal combat ability was unfathomable as well—both accomplished in letters and martial arts, blessed with talent and looks alike!

Such an outstanding figure would be hard to find a second of anywhere in the Empire!

Naturally, Gilan won the favor—and even admiration—of the vast majority...

On the evening of the inauguration ceremony and the declaration of war.

A banquet of the highest caliber was held within the Four Directions Palace, attended by all the core figures of the Empire's upper echelon.

On the surface, this banquet was a pre-war gathering of minds. In reality, it was a welcome party for the Cross Knights.

Within the magnificently decorated banquet hall, a red carpet stretched out