[Volume 2]
A silhouette could be seen running, his footsteps echoing.
He reached a massive doorway and made his way in.
"Master! Master! There's news!"
In the towering hall, a robust figure sat upon a gold-sculpted throne. On his head was a slanted gleaming crown embedded with ether crystals of the purest kind, some with elemental properties casting different luminance.
The figure opened his eyes, and a pair of deep gold irises met the servant's figure.
The sheer pressure released from the king-like figure forced the servant onto all fours as he stuttered to relay his message.
"M-Master, there's n-news on the territory you said we should keep tabs on…"
The king's eyes shone brighter, his frame leaning forward in interest.
Seeing his master's attention caught, the servant continued:
"Their borders have been opened! The scouts have confirmed this. They even caught sight of a Lord making their way into the territory."
