Royal Magic Academy–Central Tower Roof. The storm rolled in without warning. Students of the Royal Magic Academy gasped as black thunderclouds swirled over the capital, blotting out the noon sun. Lightning carved sigils into the sky, spelling ominous words like "Forever" and "Til Death Do Us Part."
On the highest spire of the Academy tower, a lone figure appeared: Lucivella Nightshade, Demon Lord Supreme.
She stood like a queen enthroned in the storm. A gothic gown of midnight silk clung to her perfect figure, embroidered with crimson roses that seemed to drink in the lightning. Her silver hair whipped dramatically in the wind, haloed by infernal radiance. Even the gargoyles bowed their heads.
And below her? The entire Academy courtyard, crammed with students, professors, nobles, guards, and unfortunately Rei Velvet, who had just regained consciousness from fainting at the World Congress.
He blinked groggily, rubbing his eyes. "Huh? Where… what day is it?"
