At dusk, the Imperial Palace lit up all the magic lamps, and through the giant floor-to-ceiling windows, the crystal chandeliers swayed within the coronation ball.
Through the massive archway, one could see the white walls carved with murals, depicting the heroes and champions from the founding period of the Ense Empire.
Some of them were in deep thought, some smiling, and others charging forward, weapons in hand.
A light rain fell over Tino City that night.
In the drizzling rain, nobles under lace umbrellas passed through the gateway symbolizing imperial history, walking into the depths of the palace.
Lord Rom, the practical head of Mayer Commerce Association, with giant's blood, was also among the invitees.
Wearing a monocle, he observed the nobles dressed in black suits from Mayer Commerce, handkerchiefs designed by Mayer's master embroiderer tucked in their breast pockets, with undisguised excitement in his eyes.
