Mortal Realm, within the Imperial Palace.
In a grand hall, many generals had gathered.
Some of these generals were advanced in years, while others were in their prime.
Yet all of them were renowned for their military training and troop management.
"You say, why has His Majesty summoned us?"
"Who knows, calling so many of us at once, it's bound to be a military affair, requiring our intervention."
"Finally, a battle to fight? Could it be Northern State? I've said it before, such a vast territory in Northern State should be conquered. His Majesty has always disallowed it, but it seems like he has come to understand."
Upon hearing about the possibility of a military affair, the generals' eyes lit up with excitement.
Military affairs were good news!
What they feared was the lack of military affairs.
If there was a chance to go into battle, it meant they could still gallop across the battlefield.
For a warrior, nothing was more tragic than a world with no battles to fight.