Imperial Frontier

Count Urquhart Royho, an imperial feudal lord, captured the islands of the Vairian archipelago and got rich. The gold seized from the pirates allows him to maintain a strong army and a good fleet. His warriors are devoted to their leader—the strongest aristocrat in the North.

And if not for the war raging in the empire, he would be living a peaceful life, developing his magical skills, and raising his children. But there is no peace: the count continues his war against the nomad-nanhases, finishes off the pirate bands of the Vairians, and wages a secret war against the killers of the republicans. Many want Urquhart Royho dead, but the goddess Kama-Nio is merciful to him—and the emperor’s order is categorical: at any cost, hold the North and ensure a reliable rear for the country. That’s why the count is again on campaign, and his troops go into battle.