[Information: This is the Great Monument of the First Hero,]
Lucy pinged, her voice echoing in Maddy's mind.
[Identification: Gilberto, the Golden Paladin. He is the founding legend of this nation, credited with pushing back the first Great Distortion and defeating the Demon Lord. He is the standard by which all current 'Heroes' are measured.]
Maddy stared at the face of the statue. The wood was carved with incredible detail, capturing a man with a sharp, commanding jawline and eyes that seemed to stare into the very soul of the city.
"That face… It's familiar."
She searched her memory, flashing back to the gates and the arrogant man who had tried to intimidate her.
"The Captain… He kept shouting about his lineage. He said he was the son of the hero."
[Confirmation: Genetic markers and facial structure align. Captain Erwin is indeed the direct descendant of Gilberto. It appears the prestige of this statue is the primary source of his unchecked authority.]
