Tripartite Pact

The usurpation that took place in the Empire.

The chaos that followed.

If only the Empire had been thrown into chaos, it would not have mattered, but its formidable military was also steadily consolidating and growing stronger, making this a problem for the entire continent.

No one could easily rise up and voice opposition.

At least, the only recourse was the Grand Council, which mediated disputes throughout the continent of Serdes.

However, the Grand Council would not be convened unless the demons’ movements became clear.

In the case of the Kingdom of Heinkel, they had deemed a convocation necessary, but it fell through because the Empire and the other kingdoms said they could resolve the matter themselves.

Ultimately, humans had succeeded in resolving it.

Because there was such a precedent, even if it became certain that this matter was connected to the demons, the Grand Council would not act first if it judged the matter solvable.

That was why they needed a pretext to gather from all over and discuss this grave situation...