As midnight approached, the gates of the royal city slowly opened, and out marched the royal guards, followed by a large, grand parade vehicle.

But calling it a “landship” would be more accurate. Equipped with rows of wheels under its hull, it moved forward, surrounded by guards and soldiers on all sides.

Such tight security could mean only one thing:

Standing on the deck of the landship was the Empire’s king himself—

Canter.

Alongside him was his wife, Queen Elizabeth.

The king, draped in luxurious attire, held the queen’s arm with one hand and waved to his people with the …