"Lead us!"
"Take the throne!"
"Drive out the Salvation Order and save this kingdom!"

The fervent cries of the crowd left Zvalter stunned.

"T-This is…"

Even before reaching the capital, nearly everyone they encountered had joined him, forming a growing throng of hopeful citizens. Though he had resolved to take the throne, the sheer openness and fervor of the people’s demand overwhelmed him.

"What is happening here? We heard Ghislain had secured the capital, but no one mentioned it was in this state."

The nobles and soldiers accompanying Zvalter shared his confusion. They had been briefed on the …