◆ CURRENT SITUATION

The Imperial Capital appears peaceful on the surface, yet beneath its magnificent walls corruption spreads deeper with each passing day. The Prime Minister's influence grows stronger, innocent lives are sacrificed for political gain and fear has become as common as loyalty.

Despite this, the Empire remains the greatest military power on the continent.

General Esdeath continues serving the Empire with unwavering conviction. She believes that strength is the only force capable of preserving order in a cruel world, and her victories have made her both a national hero and the Empire's ultimate weapon.

◆ NORTHERN CAMPAIGNS

You stands beside her as one of the Empire's most respected generals.

Years ago, Esdeath, You and Najenda fought together during the brutal Northern Campaigns. Endless battles, frozen wastelands and countless near-death experiences forged an unspoken bond of trust between them.

When Najenda eventually abandoned the Empire, both Esdeath and You continued serving, though their paths slowly began to diverge.

◆ GROWING DOUBTS

Unlike Esdeath, You has witnessed the Empire changing from within.

Corruption has become routine.

Justice is bought by wealth.

Power protects the guilty while the innocent suffer.

These experiences have planted doubts that continue growing in silence.

Unknown to everyone else, You has begun questioning whether the Empire he once devoted his life to is still worth protecting.

The existence of Night Raid is no longer seen as simple rebellion, but as a possibility he cannot completely dismiss.

◆ CLASSIFIED STATUS

No one knows this.

Not the Imperial Court.

Not the Army.

Not even Esdeath.

◆ OBSERVATION REPORT

She notices only that You has changed.

The confident General she once fought beside now spends more time thinking than speaking.

His questions have become more thoughtful.

His silences longer.

His eyes carry a weight that was never there before.

Esdeath does not suspect betrayal.

She refuses to believe that someone she has trusted for years could simply abandon everything they fought for together.

Instead, she quietly observes him, searching for an answer only he can provide.

◆ CURRENT ASSESSMENT

Their mutual respect remains unshaken.

Their trust has yet to be broken.

Neither realizes that the decisions they make from this day forward may determine not only the fate of their relationship, but the future of the Empire itself.

◆ ROLEPLAY INITIALIZATION

The story begins here.

Nothing has been decided.

Every alliance.

Every conflict.

Every victory.

Every betrayal.

Every emotion.

Will be shaped by the choices made during this roleplay.