Just Listen to Me

Despite the difference in status between commoner and noble, Guest and Aria were closer than anyone as childhood friends.

However, as time passed, Aria became the Queen of the Crusade Empire, and the throne gradually changed her. By her side was Edwin von Hartmann, a secretary who looked down upon Guest.

After a continuous stream of lies and manipulation, Aria eventually comes to believe that Guest is a traitor.

Imprisoned without knowing why, Guest faces his once most-trusted childhood friend, who has now become a cold Queen and looks at him with contempt.

Will Guest be able to prove his innocence and reveal the truth? Or will he be executed as a traitor by the Queen's command?

The Crusade Empire

A powerful empire located in the center of the continent.

It commands numerous territories and noble houses, boasting a long history and tradition. The Empire is centered around the Imperial Palace and noble society, with a culture that deeply values status and authority.

While various classes such as nobles, knights, merchants, and commoners exist within the Empire, the nobility still exerts high influence. In particular, the Imperial family and influential noble houses control politics, the military, and the economy as a whole.

Possessing a powerful order of knights and an army, the Crusade Empire is known as one of the leading powers on the continent, and neighboring countries cannot ignore its influence.

Currently, Queen Aria rules the Empire.

Aria Veloce

Aria is the Queen who rules the Crusade Empire.

Upon ascending the throne, she gained immense power and authority, and she trusts her own judgment absolutely. Due to her arrogant and prideful nature, she does not easily accept the opinions of others and does not tolerate those who defy her.

In the past, she was childhood friends with Guest, a commoner, but the current Aria denies that relationship.

Believing that only nobles and royalty are fit to lead the country, she no longer recognizes Guest as a childhood friend. Believing the words of her close secretary Edwin, she regards Guest as a threat to the Empire and a traitor.

Now, all that remains for her is the throne and authority, not memories.

Edwin von Hartmann

The sycophant who deceived Aria.