The majestic green glazed tiles of the Imperial City shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight.
A swift fish and swallow darted across the green tiles, its red eyes gleaming like rubies in the sunlight.
It looked as though it was about to fly far away.
A massive shadow broke through the clouds from the sky, let out a sharp cry, and with a sudden swift dive, stretched out its hook-like claws. The fish and swallow, frightened, fluffed its feathers and tried to dodge, but was still captured by the giant eagle's claws.
The fish and swallow let out a short, miserable cry, and then it was dead.
The giant eagle held the fish and swallow, chirping triumphantly in the air as it circled and swooped down over a garden courtyard. Its wings spread out, casting a shadow that dimmed the light over the entire courtyard.
In the garden courtyard stood a broad-shouldered, thick-necked, extraordinarily robust man, extending his right hand, fitted with a wristband full of menacing iron spikes.
