"The whole battalion's whereabouts are unknown."
"The guards near the border found no clues."
"Your Majesty, give us orders to send troops to search for Sir Honorary Knight personally."
The palace was busier than usual, but today it was much more chaotic.
Three days ago, a battalion had been sent to guard the southern border against the enemy kingdom.
It was a dangerous mission, which was why the war strategist had insisted that Shin Kataino, the kingdom's only Honorary Knight, lead them.
Under Shin's command, the battalion moved to scout the borderlands, planning to return by evening. Yet morning had arrived, and still, no trace of them could be found.
In the throne room, ministers argued fiercely.
Some demanded a search party. Others claimed resources must not be wasted in such critical times, where every second mattered.
The world itself was already trembling.
