The Luvien Empire was once under the rule and control of Nerva Sephiroth. But after the recent hunt for Helenia’s Fragment, Nerva gave up his throne and his position as the next-generation Battle God.0

Because of that, many greedy people who had been holding their breath and hiding revealed themselves. Several factions in the empire began to argue, stating that the ones they supported should sit on the throne and become the new emperor.0

Like that, silent and unseen battles were constantly fought in the Luvien Empire. The remnants of a particular faction died without anyone knowing, while others exposed their sins. After such fierce battles, Duke Balaman emerged as the most likely candidate to become the new emperor. 0

“Lord Nerva, you should hand over your throne to me now.”0

Nerva, who had lost an arm, was now a paper tiger. Of course, it was not just because he had only one arm. The reason why he gained power, and was able to lead the Luvien Empire, was because he was set to become the next Battle God. But the one who became the next generation Battle God was someone else.0

Nerva just drank his tea in silence. 0

“A week. I’m giving you that much time. You have to decide in a week.”0

Nerva chuckled lightly. “What? Are you going to kill me if I do not appoint you by then?”0

“How dare I bring harm upon you, Lord Nerva? But if you don’t, you might not be able to fulfill your wish to spend your life in peace until you become old and gray.”0

It was obviously a threat. Even so, Nerva did not show any signs of being shaken. He just narrowed his eyes and stared at Balaman.0

‘Balaman should not become the emperor of...0