But as the saying goes, even a dying camel is larger than a horse. The Vitali Empire once relied on the Ares Cult as its state religion and reaped the benefits of war. Today, at least on the Central Earth continent of Elariya, it remains a colossal entity that Luwalden can only look up to.
It is said that the War God's setback was instigated by Tiamat, the five-colored goddess worshipped by the Crimson Calamity.
Consequently, the Ares Cult now harbors a deep-seated hatred for dragons.
The news that their Port of Wallens in Luwalden had been occupied by an offspring of the Crimson Calamity was the most critical opportunity for cooperation between them.
Klinsmann knew he had to seize this chance to bind the Vitali Empire to this dragon-hunting war.
The King arrived and, with a gesture, bade the assembled courtiers and guests to be seated once more. He then began to make tentative small talk.
