Chris possessed remarkably mediocre magical abilities. He lacked the raw levitation power required to elevate his own body to a imposing height, so he designated a select circle of personal mages to surround him at all times, commanding them to suspend him in midair throughout public assemblies.
Because those spellcasters lacked exceptional physical reserves, it required the continuous, exhausting output of over ten mages to hold Chris elevated above the crowd.
Most of those casters were completely drained from the aftermath of the triple full moons and the violent assault on District Two. Yet despite their severe fatigue, they obeyed his commands without hesitation, holding him aloft.
A day had passed since the massacre, and the citizens of District One remained deeply unsettled and disturbed by the consequences of their actions.
