The Ultimate Tactical Saga Reborn, 『Genesis War』

Greetings, this is GM Azidahaka.

The history of Antaria has been written by countless heroes and wars, but there is only one name that fundamentally reshaped its flow.

The Black Prince, Karl Steiner.

He was not merely a Crown Prince of the Empire; he was a symbol of war that pierced through an era and an absolute existence who rewrote the order and destiny of Antaria.

This record has been compiled to trace how Karl Steiner, the Black Prince of the Geysir Empire, rose to the battlefield and how his power and choices shook the world of Antaria.

Below, we will explore the birth and background of The Black Prince, his path as the conqueror of the battlefield, and the source of the power that made him the ultimate absolute.

"One cannot change destiny without confronting the danger ahead."

"I shall bring eternal peace to the continent of Antaria. All of you, follow me!" 

“The Black Prince, Karl Steiner, is an absolute existence who reshaped the world of Antaria and the hero who stands at the very heart of the Genesis War series.”

1. The Birth and Background of The Black Prince

Karl Steiner, the Crown Prince of the Geysir Empire known as "The Black Prince(黑太子)," was born in Ezekiel 1178 and became the central figure during the Empire's golden age.

Since his youth, he consistently wore black armor and a helmet, which became an iconic symbol of fear associated with his presence.

After his father was mortally wounded and perished in the war against the Silver Arrow, Karl Steiner began effectively leading the Empire at the young age of 17.

His name, 'Karl Steiner,' signifies the succession of the Empire, while his alias, 'The Black Prince,' has established itself as a symbol of terror, awe, and the battlefield.

2. The Conqueror of the Battlefield – The Strategist Who Reshaped Antaria

The Black Prince was an undefeated general who never tasted defeat throughout the entirety of Antaria.

His tactics displayed during the Continental War shifted the paradigm of both land and naval warfare, becoming the driving force that allowed the Geysir Empire to seize hegemony over the continent in a single stroke.

[Achievements]

1. Victory in the Great Battle of Grates → Led to the total collapse of the Kingdom of Pandragon.
2. Consolidated the forces of Dark Armor to establish the most powerful military system on the continent.
3. Reorganized the power structure within the Empire and served as the practical monarch.

The moment The Black Prince appeared on the battlefield, the tide of war was considered a 'guaranteed victory.

3. The Ultimate Swordsman – The "Sword Emperor"(劍皇)

The Black Prince is one of the most outstanding swordsmen in the history of Antaria. Among the four greatest swordsmen of the Genesis War, he was honored with the title of "Sword Emperor."

1. Possesses the immense magical power of a pure-blooded Devil.
2. Gifted with extraordinary innate physical abilities (Official height: 183cm).
3. A level of skill that has never tasted defeat in any battle.

His martial prowess is evaluated to have reached a level that could pose a threat even to the Primary Deities.

4. Why The Black Prince is the Strongest – Grima and Asura

The most fundamental reason for The Black Prince's overwhelming strength is that he was born with a power greater than that of the gods—an anomaly with odds of one in hundreds of millions.

However, beyond his innate nature, there are two key elements that symbolize his unparalleled power.

① Pure-blooded Devil – The Source of The Black Prince's Innate Power

The Black Prince possesses the blood of a pure-blooded Devil, a rarity born once in hundreds of millions. This lineage allows him to masterfully wield both the power of Grima and Dark Magic. Such extraordinary capabilities were instrumental in elevating his combat prowess to a level that rivals even the deities.

② Demonic Blade Asura – An Absolute Existence That Left Its Mark on the World

During the Genesis War, the demonic blade Asura, wielded by The Black Prince, was a unique weapon that expanded its power by absorbing countless Spirits.

Asura is depicted not merely as a manifestation of Devil martial prowess, but as a power possessing the "potential to overwhelm even the deities." It has left a profound impact across both Antaria and Arche.