Honestly, I was certain of one thing:
The Empire’s upper echelons must be looking at me with utter disdain.

The fact that I was a Manifested alone was a problem.
Even though I spared the knights, the Empire’s honor was undoubtedly tarnished.

An entire knightly order had been defeated by a single individual, and the Emperor had been reduced to someone who contradicted their own decree.
On top of that, I had even resorted to threats to persuade them—there was no way they could view me favorably.

Honestly, I had anticipated receiving a status tag. Even in …