News of the rebellion in Mejab, the capital of the Pajar Sultanate, spread rapidly. However, its impact was minimal.0

That was because the rebellion had been crushed within three hours.0

Executions were carried out immediately, and the citizens of Mejab trembled in fear. Even the nobles weren't spared from the bloodshed, and the common folk knew that the violence could easily spill over to them.0

In the midst of this tense atmosphere, an armed group marched into the city. They wore armor emblazoned with the crest of a blue wolf. Their sudden appearance sent a chill through Mejab.0

That was because…0

"Sir Zerath, why does everyone look at us like that? It feels as if we're the villains," Leo remarked, glancing around from atop his horse.0

"Young Master Leo, this is enemy territory. It's natural for them to look at us with fear," Zerath replied calmly.0

The citizens of Mejab knew exactly who they were: The Oceanwolf Knight Order, the prestigious knight order representing the Ducal Family of Leston of the Orias Empire. Naturally, no one in Mejab would greet them with a warm welcome.0

Leo surveyed the crowd slowly. In the empire, he was greeted with cheers wherever he went, but the Pajar Sultanate was a different story. Here, all he met were glares filled with resentment and hatred. Some didn't even bother to hide their hostility.0

"Come to think of it, we haven't actually fought any bloody battles with the Sultanate in our generation," Leo mused.0

"Before His Majesty the...0