The "Solid" structure of his organization is built entirely on lies. Cid believes his followers are just playing along with his elaborate game. However, his followers are actually highly skilled, dedicated, and fighting a real threat (the actual Cult of Diablos) that Cid refuses to believe exists.
The series functions as a "solid" parody of the Isekai genre. The "Solid" structure of his organization is built
The Eminence in Shadow centers on Cid Kagenou, a protagonist who cares nothing for being the hero or the villain. Instead, he desires to be the "Eminence in Shadow"—the master manipulator who operates behind the scenes, looking underwhelmingly average while wielding absolute power. his followers are actually highly skilled