After the death of the Emperor Bertham, the state funeral was carried out in an orderly manner in the Capital.

As countless citizens poured into the streets to express their condolences, the funeral procession made its way forward—and at the head of it walked Selvia, the Empress of the Empire.

This was not solely an act of mourning for her father’s death.

By participating in the procession, she sought to legitimize her rule over the Empire and emphasize her rightful claim to the throne.

It was Selvia’s own way of garnering even the slightest support from the opposing nobles.

The Noble Coalition, who outwardly displayed respect toward Selvia, suggested that martial law be declared.

Their stated reason was that order must be maintained while Her Majesty the Empress was absent from the Capital due to the funeral procession.