If Anima were to recall the brightest time of her life, it would be when she was still a child. It was the period she spent at the Fiviora Academy with her dearest childhood friend.

"Yuri!"

"Anima, you're here. How was your day?"

"Well, academy life is always the same."

Yuri had already become quite a celebrity among her peers. The Fiviora Academy, one of the top three prestigious academies in the Aingart Empire. Yuri, a talented genius, was already a prominent figure at this renowned academy. The only daughter of the noble Aishus family, she treated Anima, despite her humble status, with respect and without any discrimination.

And in comparison to Anima, who was just a military officer with basic sword skills, Yuri was a true polymath. For Anima, being Yuri's childhood friend was a great source of pride.

"Yuri, your skills have improved again."

"Thank you, Instructor Epinnel."

Epinnel Rosenkross, a young instructor at the academy, had always kept a close eye on Yuri.

"How about it, would you like to learn more about martial arts? People say you're destined to become the Empire's next great statesman, but I think you also have excellent athletic potential."

"Thank you for the offer, but I'm not confident in my physical abilities."

"Is that so? I still think it's a bit of false modesty... Well, if you ever change your mind, I'll support you, just say the word."

"Yes!"

Then one day, news of the Emperor’s sudden and suspicious death spread. Having passed away without naming a successor, the whole nation was thrown into turmoil.

And soon after, a shocking report reached Fiviora Academy.@@novelbin@@

"Apparently, Orlando Brans, once the closest aide to His Majesty the Emperor, has rebelled at Annel Castle?"

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