The golden bells of the royal citadel chimed with unyielding, mechanical precision, broadcasting the new imperial decree across the eastern residential quarter.
Every archway along the avenue shimmered as celestial law reached downward, attempting to bind each living creature into sovereign servitude.
Hajin stumbled against a pillar as another violent jolt slammed directly into his ribs, rattling his spiritual foundation.
[ Court classification attempt: Stolen property ]
[ Target: Unregistered horned child ]
[ Bloodline Sanctuary response: Reversible protection maintained ]
[ Command authority transfer: Denied ]
"The Court is still pulling on that girl's life line," he said through clenched teeth, his breath hissing between his lips.
"Keeping this link open costs me real pain every single minute, and I refuse to close it anyway!" he growled.
Vella drifted to his side, her translucent fingers pressing gently against his left wrist to steady the trembling channels.
