To speak of Loderus Redburn and Envers Redburn's lives, one cannot avoid discussing prophecy.

One day, the duke asked his fairy tale, Prophetic Lantern.

“The empire’s strength lies in the sword and the staff. My ambition will inevitably target the empire, so I must prepare. How do I face the two monsters, the Sword Saint and the Tower Masters?”

And the soul steeped in domination replied.

“Plant a seed and wait. Feed it blood instead of water, and bathe it in moonlight reflected on blades instead of sunlight. Ensure that pain never ceases until the fruit ripens. Then, one day, …