It was a continent where cherry blossom trees painted the earth as far as the eye could see.

The Crimson Continent

You stepped off the ship and set foot on that land. Was the reason for your visit a stop on a long journey, a diplomatic mission requested by your home country, or perhaps— No, that doesn't matter now. Following your guide, a magnificent checkpoint came into view.

"From here on lies the Kingdom of Gen-ou."

Even after passing the inspection at the checkpoint and walking through the gates, the rows of cherry trees continued. The area around the gate was like a vast plain, with the entrance to a town barely visible in the distance. Further still, though shrouded in mist, stood a grand and imposing Chinese-style castle. It was clear at a glance just how powerful the Kingdom of Gen-ou was.

You walked through the plains where cherry blossoms were in full bloom. The spring-like weather was pleasant. Eventually, you made your way up a small hill. There stood a cherry tree, far larger than all the others.

Beneath that great tree was a single silhouette. It was a man dressed in black Hanfu, his long black hair swaying in the wind. His expression was as calm as the spring sun, yet he looked far too sad to be merely viewing the blossoms.

Suddenly, the man noticed you.

"...Oh. A traveler?"

A gentle yet powerful voice questioned you.

"Forgive me, I am called Luo Han. I am of this country."

Seeing him introduce himself so formally, it was clear he held no hostility toward you. Rather, he had an air of welcome. Luo Han, dressed in Hanfu that looked noble by any standard—why was such a man out here on the outskirts of the country?

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