The Bariura Empire, a military regime located in central Grand Gaia.The Empire was both an absolute monarchy and a great military power. It dominated numerous vassal states for many years, and enjoyed boundless prosperity.
However, the Empire would ultimately incite the anger of the gods through research it had been conducting in secret.And in doing so, they would set off the great war between humanity and the gods...
As it is widely believed to have caused the great war, the Bariura Empire was subject to a particularly intense offensive by the God Army.The Empire's dependent states began to collapse one after the other. With the Imperial capital completely surrounded by the God Army, the nation was at death's door.
As these grim events unfolded, Crown Princess Selvia of the Bariura Empire summoned her younger brother, Crown Prince Sirius, to the palace.
I see, so they've breached the west gate.
The God Army is already inside the city.
Sirius
The troops are pushing back, but the civilian casualties...
Selvia
If the enemy has made it through the wall, such casualties are inevitable.
Sirius
...... We've also detected additional enemy reinforcements on their way.
Selvia
So they're not easing off their offensive... That much is clear.
Selvia
But, of course they wouldn't. I would do the same in their place.
Selvia
Given the circumstances, you know why I called you here, don't you, Sirius?
Selvia
Now that it's come to this, we of the Bariura Imperial line have no other choice.
Selvia
You know that as well as I do!
Selvia
So, the God Army is launching another wave of attacks.
Sirius
Selvia, I'm going back to my post at the main gate.
Sirius
The soldiers there are waiting for me. They're counting on me.
Selvia
So you haven't made up your mind, is that it?
Selvia
Hmm... Fine. I'll grant you some time.
Selvia
But I won't wait forever.
Selvia
Make up your mind before you come to see me again.
???
Sirius takes entirely too long to make decisions.
Selvia
Feleen, you've returned.
Feleen, seventh-born princess of Bariura, reporting back.
Selvia
So, how did it go?
Feleen
We discovered a definite dimensional distortion at the location in Melina's report.
Feleen
I believe the information is accurate.
Feleen
That said, I find it hard to believe that...
Feleen
...even now, Sirius still can't make up his mind!
Feleen
Even though traveling to another world is the only way to save Bariura now...
Selvia
That's enough. You do understand why, I presume?
Feleen
Y-Yes, Selvia! I'm so sorry!
Selvia
Sirius was a given, but Sareas, Dure, Radia, Berdette...
Selvia
...and even Alice and Elza, have gone off on a plan to infiltrate the enemy at the frontlines...
Selvia
Everyone is doing splendidly.
Selvia
But even so, it's only a matter of time.
Selvia
And that is precisely why we must...
Sirius
Selvia, my sister, I understand what you're saying... Or rather, what father wishes to do.
Sirius
And that as a member of the Imperial line, I must obey his wishes for the sake of the Empire's survival.
Sirius
Myuze! What are you doing here?!
Myuze
Everyone is doing their part out there.
Myuze
As the fourth-born Imperial Princess, I can't just sit back and watch!
Myuze
I can use some healing magic, so I've been helping the wounded troops and civilians.
Sirius
Don't be a fool! Get inside the palace!!
Sirius
I understand how you feel, that you want to be of service to us all.
Sirius
But the fighting is vicious right now, with the God Army closing in.
Sirius
I won't be able to keep you safe, and you're very vulnerable.
Myuze
But that's... I didn't expect you to...
Sirius
Grr... They're advancing again?! We've got to strike back from the main gate!
Sirius
Listen, Myuze. Get inside the palace at once.
Sirius
Leave both the civilians and the enemies to us!
Myuze
I understand what you meant, Sirius.
Myuze
And you've always been so kind to me, when I was so frail.
Myuze
But I can't be the only one sitting there safe in the castle, doing nothing!
Myuze
Sirius, I'm sorry...
