Meanwhile...Duchy of Ebonreach. Also known as the Duchy of Nightfall.
Situated on the western frontier of the Aurelian Empire, the Duchy of Ebonreach had been ruled by House Nightfall for centuries.
It was a land renowned for its disciplined knights, intelligence network, and unwavering loyalty to the Empire.
At the heart of the duchy stood Silverbrook City, the residence of the Nightfall family.
Currently... Kaelan Nightfall was effectively under house arrest.
Not because he had committed any crime. But for his own safety.
During the practical examination at Novaris Academy, demons had infiltrated the testing grounds with a single objective.
To assassinate Kaelan Nightfall.
Since that incident, security around the young heir had become stricter than ever. Elite knights patrolled the estate day and night.
Magic barriers surrounded the mansion. Every servant entering or leaving underwent inspection.
Kaelan wasn't even allowed to leave the estate grounds.
"Haa..."
