At this moment, a continuous ringing of bells came from the distant clock tower, each strike beating into the core of everyone's pulse, causing heartbeats to resonate. Some young sorcerer knights couldn't help but clench their fists and hold their breath.
"Guardians' Judgment" procedure has been initiated—this is the highest law of the guard teams throughout generations and the most solemn ritual to protect the world's foundation.
At this juncture, no one can be an exception, and no destiny can be reversed; you can only comply with the decree, resolve crises with wisdom, and bear the mission with faith!
Outside the courtyard, the mist gradually dispersed, revealing half of a pale moon peeking from thick clouds, its faint glow draping a veil of fantasy over the entire Royal Court.
