บท 674: CrossRoad · From Now On - I

In the imperial capital, within the Hydral Manor.

Ansel languidly set down his teacup. "So, the evaluation criteria have been finalized?"

"Indeed. After much deliberation, we've finally reached a consensus," the Duke of Azuregold nodded with a smile. 

"The war instigated by the Duke of Firmament and the Duke of Bloodust has affected fifty-nine domains. Excluding the seventeen utterly destroyed, we're left with forty-two ravaged territories and millions of displaced citizens to manage. This undoubtedly serves as the perfect challenge to assess who is more capable of governing the empire in Her Majesty's stead."

After persistent negotiations by the Duke of Azuregold, a decision was finally reached regarding the selection process for the regent.