The headquarters of the Golden Dragon Orders, known as the Dragon’s Head, was a small plot of land, similar to an island. It was also the area closest to the family head’s estate, a place accessible only to the Golden Dragon Knights themselves and the commanders.0

The reason for that was simple—that was where the fragmented soul of Ancestor Cardenas rested. In a world where the Divine Throne lay vacant, the Ancestor alone possessed the power that could match the threat of a True God. So naturally, this area was highly secretive. 0

The Golden Dragon Knights, byproducts of a failed ritual, were treated as strategic resources, which meant the organization had to operate behind closed doors. Most members of the family were oblivious, simply idolizing the Golden Dragon Knights, awestruck by their supposed status as the strongest among the Seven Great Orders and the fact that they reported directly to the family head.0

Yet the truth behind this mystique was cruel, bordering on inhumane.0

“Hey, Tress.”0

The Golden Dragon knight, the one who had escorted Leonard to the Ancestor’s quarters, turned his head at the sound of his name.0

“Ah, Lady Una,” Tress greeted. You’re here.”0

As a high-ranking knight who stood out even within the Golden Dragon Order, Una was renowned for her skill, enough to command respect and reverence within the order. In the absence of the nominal commander, the Ancestor herself, Una managed the knight order on her behalf,...0