It was a peaceful day because the Coronation had just ended. Supposed to be. Yet a panicking, loud knock was heard outside Ashriel’s office.

“Your Highness!” Raith hurriedly entered her office and knelt in front of Ashriel, panicking.

“T-The Quislings tried to attack the guards of the third gate of Austere,” Raith reported, catching his own breath. Olive and Nathan’s eyes widened, and they glanced at Ashriel, who was stunned.

“What-“

“Your Highness!” Their eyes transferred from Raith to Oriana and Leon, who dashed inside the office.

“The First Division Air Forces reported that multiple missiles were released to the second gate of Austere. They managed to counterattack and destroy...