The current situation in the Canopy Kingdom regarding the new Skullgirl and the recent mafia attacks had its citizens as tense as Princess Parasoul's own armed forces. The entire army was stressed, defensive, and most of all, under pressure.

That night, General Krieg had stayed inside his office until very late, his head down and his hand resting on his forehead. That terrible headache he felt mostly distracted him, although his attention was momentarily directed toward the door when he heard it open. "Huh?"