The arrival of the Floating City plunged the garrison and officials of Marsel into unprecedented tension and panic.
This massive airborne fortress descended slowly over Marsel, casting a shadow over the entire city, like a giant beast overlooking its prey.
The residents of Marsel looked up in awe and unease.
The garrison and officials knew all too well what the arrival of the Floating City meant—the Empire's power was looming, and their "Independent Kingdom" was about to face a severe test.
Since the advent of the Doomsday Winter, Marsel, although nominally still part of the Victor Empire, had gradually slipped out of the Empire's control.
The extreme cold weather severed most of Marsel's connections with the Empire's mainland, allowing officials and the garrison here to establish autonomy, enjoying almost dictatorial power.
