Chapter 368: [366] The Current Situation
During their conversation, August learned that Esdeath was on a military campaign, targeting the foreign tribes to the north of the Empire.
As expected, this was likely before the main events of the story had unfolded, with Esdeath just setting off to suppress the northern rebellion.
This world was fascinating, especially the Empire, which stood at the center of it all—much like Orario in Danmachi.
The Empire was an ancient country with a civilization spanning over a thousand years, the most powerful nation in the world. The only other nation that could rival it was the kingdom to the west, while the southern islands and the northern tundra were far less developed. The eastern island nations were still uncivilized.
The Empire, with its thousand-year reign, was a terrifyingly formidable force. No other civilization in the world could boast of such longevity, and even before August had arrived, no other nation had managed to maintain such an enduring dynasty.
To ensure its rule continued for centuries, the first emperor of the Empire had used the nation's vast wealth and power to summon the greatest craftsmen from all corners of the world. They used legendary and dangerous creatures as materials, combined with rare metals like Oharri steel and lost magical arts, to create forty-eight unique and powerful weapons, called Teigus.
These Teigus were considered the world's "divine artifacts." Possessing one could elevate an individual to the status of a king, a god among men.
However, the Teigus had a mind of their own—they chose their wielders. As a result, they were not just some common weapons anyone could use.
At present, the Empire was in a dark age. All manner of monsters and corrupt beings ran rampant, and tragedies filled the streets.
Such a place, however, was practically a paradise for August. He knew that if he could make it to the Empire's capital, he would thrive there.
The capital was steeped in sin—lust and gluttony in abundance—perfect for aiding his recovery. As long as he could recover even slightly, even just enough to use a little magic, August would be able to fear nothing in this world.