The man’s eyes welled up as he stared at the piece of paper emblazoned with the words “Human Rights.” (Human rights… Come to think of it, my life has been one tossed about by these so-called human rights) Born into poverty, the man’s existence had been one where no one—not even his parents or siblings—acknowledged…

For them, this decision was made with a readiness to face death. They knew the other side had reasons to harm them and anticipated that outcome. “So, from this moment, we are part of the Vida faction. We look forward to working with you.” Yet, Vandalieu readily accepted her—the “Goddess of the Holy Spear,” Elk—and…

The news that the Amid Empire had ousted its emperor and transformed into the Amid Holy Nation, with the Great Alda Church now overseeing both faith and politics, sent shockwaves through the Orbaume Kingdom. The further announcement that this new nation would adopt Alda’s “Peaceful Faction” approach as its national policy only added to the…