The howling wind swept through the palace, which was as silent as death, making even the sound of a needle dropping piercingly clear.
Whether it were the envoys of the oath-sworn families, the Great Noble guests, or other attendees inclined toward the Royal Family—
At the sight of the figure within the black flame, every neuron in their brains spun wildly, trying to comprehend the reason behind this bizarre scene.
Just now, every word and action of Tarik was announcing that he had secretly made a deal with the Ashes Cult. The preparations for a Godly Descent had been secretly completed, ready to welcome the Lord of Ashes' descent in the Empire Capital.
But could someone explain to them... why the product of Godly Descent was this thing?
Shiayar Egutt.
A Ceylon migrant from the Northern Territory, newly chosen by the Second Princess Isadella as her Swordbearer.