If the mountain will not come to me, I will go to the mountain.
For ages, the Istani Kingdom had turned a blind eye to the Shadow City. Even when a Count or a Marquis became entangled, the matter was simply closed with an anonymous file. The disappearance of commoners was even less of a concern.
Until today, when all the "lost souls" crawled back from the Shadow Land.
"It seems the Iron Crown Knight Order won't have to investigate after all." The Queen remained expressionless, calmly issuing commands in the face of the chaos outside. "The Golden Rose and Song of Leaves Knight Orders will defend the Royal Palace. Detach two squads to escort the nobility within the Royal Capital out of the city."
"The Iron Crown Knight Order and the Royal Guard will work to restore order. Any rioters caught looting or vandalizing are to be killed on sight. The priority is to extinguish all fires. We cannot allow a repeat of the great fire of Storm City."
