Since then, the Imperial delegation had been treated like nothing more than borrowed straw bags at High Castle.

This was because High Castle was currently overwhelmed with preparations for the Far North Expedition.

Despite such treatment, Marquis Sedes and the delegation never gave up on the task assigned to them.

“Count Arad Jin! Please, you must visit the Empire! All the citizens of the Empire will welcome you warmly, and His Majesty himself guarantees your safety. He even swore an oath on the Golden Throne!”

Their top priority was securing a definitive answer from Arad Jin regarding his visit to …