Isabella, aware of certain insider information, was no stranger to the immense aura that emanated from Aurek. She knew that this emperor was no ordinary man.
Witnessing the thunderstorm anomaly above the palace, she instinctively felt that it had something to do with the "Core" that was forged during his ascent to Master Rank.
As soon as this thought crossed her mind, even she was taken aback by it.
Every Hero Rank individual would prepare extensively and research methods to one day attempt the difficult transition to Master Rank.
Thus, many of the powerful figures within the city held similar speculations, though none had the close perspective that Isabella did.
Overthunder stood atop the palace gates like a thunder god who had descended from a mountain, radiating a majestic and terrifying presence.
Carl, the Archbishop Austin, and other powerful figures dared not even harbor the thought of prying into what was unfolding.
