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This vulnerability is ruthlessly exploited by the Queen Dowager, who, manipulated by her lover Rou Ai and secretly backed by Ryo Fui, launches an audacious rebellion from her state of Ai. The conflict explodes on two fronts: a symbolic and political battle in the ancient capital of Yong, where Ei Sei is trapped, and a brutal military reality as the massive Ai rebel army marches on Kanyou, leaving the Hi Shin Unit as the city’s last line of defense. The defense of Kanyou becomes a crucible for the Hi Shin Unit, pushing their strategist, Karyo Ten, to her absolute limits. In a masterclass of defensive strategy, she brilliantly outmaneuvers a vastly superior force, using the city's terrain and the unit's unwavering resolve to hold back the tide of an overwhelming invasion. This desperate battle showcases the unit's immense growth, with every member fighting not for glory, but for the very survival of the state and the future their king represents. 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