Organizing an official subjugation force takes more time than one might think.
Given the considerable funds required from the national treasury, just setting the objectives, schedule, and summoning the personnel usually takes a great deal of time.
However, with the Lilium Special Task Force, things were different.
This was a unit accustomed to frequent expeditions, populated with zealots who would charge into the flames of hell itself if it meant following the imperial prince, Logan.
And with Prince Logan hastily leading the charge this time, aided by the discreet influence of the Holy Emperor, everything moved at lightning speed.
As the special force rushed their preparations and set out from the capital with lightning-like speed, Chief Chamberlain Louis wiped the cold sweat from his brow.
“Lately, it seems like there’s one unusual event after another. Something strange is happening across the continent. Otherwise, His Majesty wouldn’t be in such a rush…”
Another of Louis’s recent concerns was Katarina Belfine.
Katarina, the loyal knight commander known as the “Shield of the Holy Emperor,” hadn’t left His Majesty’s side for days now.
Having served the Holy Emperor for quite some time, Louis knew what this meant.
The only reason Katarina would act this way was if His Majesty’s condition was less than ideal.
And sure enough…
Just the day before, as the Holy Emperor was preparing…