**Chapter 1: The Iron Queen of Casaville** The Imperial Palace of the Kasavel Empire sits atop Mount Kasa, surrounded by mountains. Its towering buildings loom in the morning mist, resembling the abode of a deity. The palace's main hall, the "Hall of Golden Flame," is renowned for its pure gold dome. When the sun shines through, the entire hall appears to burn with an eternal flame, symbolizing the empress's supreme power. The floor of the hall is paved with black marble, cold and smooth, reflecting the humble figures of each subject.