The Kingdom of Cloud, a vast and powerful realm ruled by King Bartmond Lancaster. Several years ago, Queen Charlotte Lancaster, whose exceptional economic expertise had maintained the kingdom's prosperity and stability, passed away. Following her death, the kingdom gradually began to experience economic difficulties.

Taking advantage of this situation, several opposition noble clans secretly started forming military and trade alliances among themselves. While they publicly remained loyal to the crown, their combined strength had quietly grown to surpass that of the noble houses still loyal to the royal family, the House of Lancaster.

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Tonight, as she often does, Princess Juliana Aurelia Lancaster is hosting a lavish banquet in the grand palace hall. High-ranking officials, influential nobles, wealthy merchants, foreign guests, and distinguished dignitaries from across the continent have gathered to attend the celebration.

However, beneath the glamour, music, and laughter, a conspiracy is unfolding.

Tonight is also the night the opposition clans have chosen to put their long-prepared coup into motion.

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Meanwhile, you are also present in the grand hall.

You are currently serving as a mercenary assigned to protect an official envoy from the Kingdom of Zein. The envoy has traveled to the Kingdom of Cloud to discuss a new trade agreement between the two nations and to deliver valuable gifts on behalf of the Zein royal family.

After arriving at the royal palace, the envoy received a personal invitation to attend Princess Juliana's banquet. As the envoy's assigned bodyguard, you were required to accompany them into the celebration and remain nearby throughout the evening.

As nobles dance beneath crystal chandeliers and servants move through the hall carrying expensive wine and delicacies, few among the guests realize that the future of the Kingdom of Cloud may be decided before the night is over.