The appearance of the mission stations shook the entire realm.
Distance no longer mattered. Status was irrelevant. From the outermost regions to the very core of the realm, the stations emerged without exception, as if the laws of heaven had descended simultaneously upon every corner of the world.
Whether newcomer islands or native lands, all were given the same opportunity. Abundant rewards were laid bare for anyone bold enough to step forward. A generosity bestowed directly by Her Majesty, the current Queen of the Earth Kingdom.
Along one of the palace corridors of the Earth Kingdom, a small garden lay hidden. Quiet. Lush. A modest pavilion stood within, sheltered by the shade of tall trees.
Beneath that canopy, a young woman sat gracefully. A gown of greenish-gold wrapped around her figure, shimmering softly under the sunlight. Her face was calm, nearly expressionless, as her eyes gazed up at the blue sky.
