The sky was dazzling, with strange lights flowing and covering the entire Karencia Empire.
Like a woven net of light, it adorns the sky with extraordinary magnificence.
In every city of the empire, on the streets, in the alleys, in the fields... in countless places, all sorts of pedestrians stood.
They might be driving a horse-drawn carriage, carrying a hoe, or holding a special data report.
Despite their different backgrounds, their behavior was remarkably consistent.
Everyone looked up at the dazzling light that filled the sky, like a dreamlike bubble.
A mixture of fervor and astonishment filled the air, and a dazed gaze was filled with fanatical worship.
Among this crowd, only a very few with strong willpower can break free from the mesmerizing starlight and regain their true selves.
When they regained consciousness from the eerie sky, they looked around.
Seeing that the people around him were still standing there, motionless, even their pupils reflected that strange light.
I couldn't help but feel a wave of fear.
Having finally managed to pull themselves out of the light, they all lowered their heads, afraid to look up at the sky again, lest they fall into it once more.
At this moment, the capital city was packed with people, and pedestrians were frozen in the streets like statues.
Looking out, it resembles a dense forest of human heads.
Amidst this unconscious crowd, a troop of knights in silver armor moved through the crowd.
They carried long blades at their waists and approached the dazed pedestrians one by one, gently shaking their shoulders in an attempt to wake them up.
For those who could not be awakened, the knights had to work in pairs to move these stiff bodies away from the streets.
This became the only feasible option for the Knights at the moment.
......
The imperial capital, the royal palace.
A castle built of marble highlights a platform, with columned railings made of the same marble surrounding the edge of the balcony.
A long red carpet extended from inside the castle and was also laid out above the balcony.
On both sides, lush green vegetation and pink flowers are hung.
It exudes a delicate fragrance, adding a splash of vibrant color to this balcony.
Standing on the balcony was a young girl with a solemn demeanor and a serious gaze.
She wore a magnificent, floor-length cloak, and a golden crown adorned her silver hair.
Wearing a long silk dress in silver and gold, her noble demeanor blended seamlessly with her surroundings.
Aurelion has long since lost her former liveliness and agility, replaced by a visible calmness and composure.
Every breath she took seemed to contain the majesty of royalty and the aura of an emperor.
But deep within those calm eyes, a faint trace of sorrow was still faintly revealed.
She stood on the balcony, staring blankly at the sky.
Even the dazzling light reflected in her beautiful eyes failed to stir any emotion in her heart.
At that moment, Aurelion heard a soft, light footstep behind her.
Although the sound was soft and barely produced any friction noise, she heard it clearly.
Is it vanilla?
The footsteps approaching the balcony paused slightly, and at the same time, a soft, gentle voice rang out:
"Your Majesty is truly remarkable; you recognized me without even turning your head."
Aurelion chuckled softly, seemingly amused by the simple compliment, and continued:
"In the entire palace, only you walk as lightly as a cat."
Although demi-humans resemble humans in appearance, they still retain animal instincts.
Cat-people like Vanilla are agile and light-footed, moving as silently as cats.
In the Clevina family, cat-people are generally more suited than dog-people to serve as bodyguards, carrying out assassination or reconnaissance missions.
However, in the palace, Vanilla served as Aurelion's personal maid.
Primarily responsible for the Empress's daily life and clothing.
It is well known that training demi-humans to perform delicate maid duties is more difficult than taming wild beasts.
But vanilla is an exception.
She is not only highly intelligent and quick to learn, but she also excels in the maid job, which is usually considered difficult for demi-humans to do.
What's even more remarkable is that she is also a Buddhist nun.
Demi-humans, with their strong physique and agile movements, can generally be trained to become assassins or warriors.
However, becoming a Dharma Master is a rare occurrence.
After all, the intelligence of the demi-human race is itself a problem.
For this reason, Aurelione regards vanilla as the most precious gift left to her by her teacher Victor after his death.
He placed great trust in her, including granting her the right to move freely within the palace.
Moreover, everyone knows that Vanilla is a demi-human of the Clevner family.
Therefore, no one has ever dared to say anything about the fact that she granted Vanilla such rights.
only,
With Professor Victor gone, how long can the Clevner family maintain its influence?
Only when Aurelion sat on the throne did she realize just how difficult it was to govern a country.
Her every move not only represented the will of the empire, but every decision she made could have a profound impact on the future of the country.
Because she was the emperor, she possessed the most supreme power in the entire empire.
Now, however, the Emperor is seriously ill and bedridden, unable to wake up for a long time.
The teacher had already received the devastating news, and she grieved for a long time because of it.
Now, as she gazes at the sky filled with iridescent colors and the inhabitants of the capital city affected by the strange light.
Aurelion didn't even know who to ask for advice.
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