This is a story that takes place on a planet called Wendel.
Because of a cataclysm that descended from the skies, Wendel's first civilization suffered a devastating blow. Humanity was forced to huddle together in order to withstand the surging tide of darkness. The brilliance of the past was no more; in the end, the technologies, magic, and history that once amazed the world—all things tied to that civilization—were almost entirely erased from Wendel or forgotten. The survivors could no longer read the words of the past, nor remember how to use the technologies once at their disposal. Only after the calamity had fully ended did they crawl out from the ruins and underground shelters, emerging once more under the blue sky with both bewilderment and curiosity, to explore a world that had become unfamiliar to them.
Today, people already have a considerable understanding of the world they inhabit. In the north of the main continent, the Holy Church, having deciphered fragments of the ancient scripts and inherited the arcane arts, stands as the sole ruler. To the south, a nation named Dazilet was the first to drive technological progress through scientific thought, sparking an industrial revolution. Within just a century, this nation rose from the patchwork of southern states, fought campaign after campaign, and carved out vast territories. The "scar" across the continent of Lybidon stands as the most direct proof of that ancient cataclysm; even now, its people live in seclusion, rarely interacting with the main continent. Thus, in the minds of most, Lybidon remains "the mysterious land."
Magic is the most primal force in this world, but in the present age, it can only be cast freely in the northern lands—the domain of the Holy Church. This is the reason why the Church was able to unify and dominate the north so swiftly. As for science, everything Dazilet has achieved traces back to the guidance of the renowned Ancient Sage. He is now revered as the Chief Scientist, leading Dazilet's brightest minds in a position independent of imperial authority. They provide the empire with new technologies and cultivate talent. Yet because the path of development and the circumstances of scientific birth on Wendel differ from what readers may be familiar with, the world of Wendel may present creations that seem both familiar and surprising at once.
On the political stage, the rise of Dazilet has already begun to threaten the Holy Church. The Church wishes to strangle Dazilet while the balance of power is still in its favor, but none of its past schemes have succeeded. Now, Dazilet has all but become the southern hegemon, with only a handful of states near the Mutmesa Desert—propped up by the Church—still daring to oppose it. But it is foreseeable that they too will be crushed beneath Dazilet's chariots and iron hooves. And if that happens, what upheaval will seize the main continent then?
Since implementing reforms in its military, taxation, and beyond, the Dazilet Empire has seen power gradually centralized. The emperor has become the supreme authority of the realm. While such a political system indeed allows for the maximum mobilization of the population and the army—becoming a great asset in conquest—what will become of the empire should strife erupt at the very center of power? Can the exiled princess, stripped of her right of succession in a coup, reclaim her rightful throne and lead the empire away from war?
More perilous than the tense political landscape is the secret buried deep within Wendel's core for thousands of years: the legacy of the "Emperor" who once ruled over the planet. At some moment, he will suddenly appear before all, revealing the truth of the world to Wendel's people—and bringing with it a true catastrophe. That elusive moment may already be drawing near.
This is the story of an exiled princess reclaiming the throne that rightfully belongs to her. Alongside loyal friends, her people, and her army, she will proclaim her existence, end the usurper's rule and his wars, and yet—as one caught at a unique juncture in history—she will also face challenges of a far greater scale. The cruelty of the Dark Age lingers in the remnants of twisted minds who yet survive. They sense their deity calling to them, preparing to sweep across the world once more. When confronted with the "truth" from a higher plane of existence, how will she lead her empire onto the right path?
Amidst the crises that surface again and again are also the daily lives and stories of diverse characters. Even as she fights on the frontlines as a Night Knight, the easygoing humor and lighthearted antics continue in the increasingly "abnormal" Fourth Platoon. After all, even Otto, the platoon's captain, never expected that the girl who joined his unit as a reinforcement one day would turn out to be the very "other Emperor" to whom he had sworn allegiance—and that she would be accompanied by a cat-girl who wields magic.
Important!!At its heart, the main storyline is a pure romance yuri tale (≧ω≦)/The pacing of this novel is on the slower side, so it's recommended to bookmark and let it build up before reading =￣ω￣=. The author will strive to update daily, and all chapters of Volume One will remain free of charge.