'How did this happen?'
Enrydral silently thinks to himself as he stares into the Knight's abyssal gray eyes.
There was a time when he was the superior.
When he could give the order and this man would die in an instant.
Back then, he was a Noble Minister in the Emperor's court, one of the few who were evacuated as a result of his importance.
Or rather, his Master's importance.
He had power.
Knowledge.
Wealth.
But… It wasn't enough.
As long as his Master kept overshadowing him, he would never be able to truly make a name for himself in the annals of history.
Thus, when an opportunity presented itself… he readily took it!
He knew his Master was preparing for this large project called The Great Bridgeworks—a masterpiece that would revolutionize travel and trade.
If his Master were to achieve this, there would no longer be any hope for him to make a grand debut.
So… he schemed.
He secretly allied himself with the growing rebellion and became their hidden informant.
