Veran's willing body rose above the ward center as white-gold armor joined his council robes to the missing foundation key. His human face remained visible beneath a ceremonial crown, leaving the mouth free when Dominion spoke through it.
"Three unlawful holdings have been identified," the Hunting Avatar announced, directing every capital monument toward the intersection, "the stolen divine asset, the false royal claimant, and the demonic core withheld from proper use."
Hajin opened two Rings around his right wrist before the first ward beam reached them. Aegis caught the strike above the retreating route guards, turning it toward an empty palace roof instead of sending pressure back through occupied streets.
"Call people by their names," he said, holding the barrier while Didi cleared the guards behind him, "I am Hajin, she is Didi, and the child belongs to herself."
