An Act to Survive

After leaving Imperial General Staff Headquarters, Daniel headed straight for the Imperial Palace.

Since he had obtained prior permission from Imperial Princess Selvia, he was able to enter the Imperial Palace after undergoing only a simple identity check.

With the help of a lady-in-waiting from the inner palace, Daniel arrived in front of the imperial princess’s office and knocked on the door.

“Your Highness! Major Daniel Steiner!”

When he called out loudly, the door opened from within.

Lieutenant Colonel Hartmann, the Imperial Guard’s chief bodyguard, stood there holding the doorknob.

“Major Daniel. I’ve been waiting for you.”

Daniel nodded once, walked to the center of the office, and saluted.

Selvia’s face brightened as she sat behind her desk.

“Major Daniel! I was wondering when you’d arrive……!”...