Reimian Empire

"It's difficult for me to determine the true intentions of such a powerful and influential person as Emperor Reisen Reim. My abilities and freedom during my long and not very pleasant stay in this palace were severely limited, so I know very little. However, I managed to learn something about his political actions from other girls imprisoned here," Nihonka said, gesturing with her gaze at the skeletons scattered around. "Reisen Reim, according to what I heard, deliberately instigated a civil war in the country in order to plunge the empire into chaos, fill it with negative energy, and collect the life force of the people who died in this war. I don't know, however, if this is true and what purposes he pursued, but it may be somehow related to all the incredible features of this palace."

checking her through the mask

Ayano saw shades of black and gold in the soul of the freed Nihonka.

-- (whispering) Castor, come on, I'll slowly guide you out. Does the door open? -- Shimizu tries to open it.

"It's open." Tsukiko could feel the fresh air coming from the open door.