The year of 773 in the Era of Tara, October 5th.
The Imperial Capital of the Setar Empire, deep into the night.
The Upper City District, perched atop Solitary Mountain, was brightly lit, the Empire's dignitaries unusually busy.
Since the upheaval of the Dark Moon, this level of activity was unprecedented.
In the afternoon of that day, the declaration by Duke of Solin after his advancement to the Fifth Energy Level had indeed shocked many hearts, and his clash of wills with the Imperial Emperor, Protector Axer, had completely dispersed the atmosphere above the entire Imperial Capital.
Although Duke of Solin was almost completely suppressed in this confrontation, he left a stern threat before departing.
Yet, with the mysterious method likely from Inaga's Legacy that allowed him to bypass Bloodline restrictions and advance to the Fifth Energy Level, he had the confidence to engage in equal dialogue with any nation or major power on the Terra Continent.
