It was a surprise raid, but for the Empire it was also a long-awaited opportunity.
Once the safety of Duke Vitelgart was secured, the Imperial Army did not hesitate for a moment.
Because they had already been planning a large-scale coup, they linked up swiftly with the Independence Army and succeeded in seizing the imperial palace and the capital.
“Who goes there! What are you doing here?”
“We belong to the Garte Knight Order. By His Grace’s order, we are carrying out an independent operation.”
Snap!
Baek Dohyun unfurled a scroll one-handed. An order stamped with the Duke’s seal. It certified their affiliation and that they were on assignment.
The soldiers’ sharp eyes softened at once. They gave the three a once-over in their knight uniforms and stepped aside.
“There may still be enemies within the palace. Keep your surroundings sharp.”
“We’ll be careful. Then.”
There was no time. Their force was clearly at a disadvantage.
Even after ceding the palace, the capital’s Dragon Corps remained unperturbed, waiting leisurely for the main force on the plain outside the gates.
The one bit of luck was that, thanks to that,…