Although the Lunarians were beings equivalent to gods in the eyes of those on Earth, and indeed possessed advanced science and powerful strength.
The Lunar Capital's social structure, institutions, architectural designs, and other customs were closer to those of ancient Shenzhou's feudal empires.
Within the Lunar Capital, Eirin Yagokoro wielded tremendous influence and commanded one of the largest factions. Yet forces opposed to Eirin still existed, and they were often evenly matched with her. Even the Watatsuki Sisters, despite being princesses, had no choice but to obey them.
In the Lunar Capital, Eirin was not only trusted by Tsukuyomi, but also deeply trusted by the other inhabitants of the Lunar Capital. All Lunar Rabbits obeyed her every command. It could be said that Eirin held terrifyingly substantial power within the Lunar Capital.
To some of Tsukuyomi's direct blood relatives, this was simply intolerable. As Tsukuyomi's direct descendants, they were considered less worthy of trust in Tsukuyomi's eyes than an outsider like Eirin.
Eirin, who was not a direct blood relative of the sovereign, held a position above the sovereign's direct kin, even above the princes. In the princes' eyes, Eirin was an outside minister usurping power, and that was detrimental to the Lunar Capital.
Yet they did not dare directly defy Tsukuyomi. Thus, these princes could only choose other methods to save what they considered an utterly unsuitable situation and return true control of the Lunar Capital to the direct bloodline.
Among them, Prince Toku and Prince Hosoe were Eirin Yagokoro's greatest political rivals.
Prince Toku held the highest status among Tsukuyomi's direct descendants and was also the descendant Tsukuyomi thought most highly of. He was the Nigimitama among the four souls of Arakishiki. He possessed strategic ability no less formidable than Eirin's and had been entrusted by Tsukuyomi with