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Broken Rock Empire.
Southern Province.
The Lord Manor of Giant Stone City is situated at the highest point, overlooking the entire city.
Inside the manor, in the private council chamber of the lord, the heavy doors are tightly shut.
"Has the Earl of the Red Griffin still not chosen whom to pledge allegiance to?"
Prince Jin Chui stood with a sullen face before the massive sand table map, questioning the middle-aged man beside him.
The middle-aged man was Prince Jin Chui's subordinate lord, Count Blue Lake.
Under Prince Jin Chui were over ten count lords, among whom Count Blue Lake had stood out through loyalty and strength.
As a top knight, even when Prince Jin Chui was secretly accumulating power in the shadows, Count Blue Lake had silently plotted and worked for him, becoming one of his most trusted confidants.
"No, Your Majesty."
Count Blue Lake reported respectfully.
He slightly bent his waist and clasped his hands before him.
